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Examining Differences in Parent Knowledge About Pediatric Food Allergies

Anna K Luke1, Christopher A Flessner1

  • 1Department of Psychological Sciences, College of Arts and Sciences, Kent State University.

Journal of Pediatric Psychology
|December 18, 2019
PubMed

Insights

Parental knowledge of pediatric food allergy (FA) is crucial for child safety. This study found that knowledge was poor overall, highlighting the need for better caregiver education on managing FA risks.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Allergy and Immunology
  • Public Health
  • Parental Education

Background:

  • Pediatric food allergy (FA) is a growing public health concern.
  • Parents are key in managing their child's FA risks and require up-to-date information.
  • Informed parents are essential for ensuring child safety in various environments.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess parental knowledge of pediatric food allergy (FA).
  • To investigate if the diagnostic source (pediatrician vs. allergist) impacts parental FA knowledge.
  • To identify child- and parent-level factors predicting parental FA knowledge.

Main Methods:

  • Administered the Food Allergy Knowledge Test (FAKT) to 518 parents of children aged 3-17.
  • Included parents of children with FA (n=349) and a control group (n=169).
  • Analyzed data based on diagnostic source and other parent/child variables.

Main Results:

  • Overall parental knowledge of FA was found to be poor across all groups.
  • Significant differences in FAKT scores were observed based on diagnostic source.
  • Parental relationship to child, income, minority status, anxiety, and emergency action plans predicted knowledge in the FA group.

Conclusions:

  • Enhanced education is vital for all caregivers, regardless of whether their child has FA.
  • Improving caregiver knowledge is critical for ensuring food allergy safety in diverse settings.
  • Further research is needed to address limitations and explore future directions in FA education.
Abstract

Keywords:
internet samplingknowledgeparentingpediatric food allergies

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