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Managing food allergies at school: A qualitative study
Nuray Caner1, Yağmur Sezer Efe1, Selin Söyünmez2
1Department of Pediatric Nursing, Faculty of Health Sciences, Erciyes University, Kayseri, Turkey.
Journal of Pediatric Nursing
|August 30, 2023
Summary
Mothers face significant challenges managing their children's food allergies at school, experiencing increased care burdens and anxiety. Improved school health policies and professional support are crucial for child safety and maternal well-being.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Allergy and Immunology
- Childhood Health Management
- School Health Services
Background:
- Global rise in childhood allergic diseases, including food allergies.
- Significant psychosocial, financial, and quality of life impacts on families managing food allergies in schools.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the specific challenges faced by mothers of children with food allergies during the school experience.
- To understand the maternal perspective on managing food allergies within the educational setting.
Main Methods:
- Qualitative phenomenological study design.
- Online interviews conducted with 9 mothers of children with food allergies (June-August 2022).
- Content analysis method used for data analysis, adhering to COREQ guidelines.
Main Results:
- Four key themes emerged: difficulties with health services, significant care burden, school-related challenges, and environmental/social factors.
- Mothers reported emotional, physical, and social impacts due to the increased care burden.
- Anxiety regarding child safety and challenges with school personnel and other parents were prominent.
Conclusions:
- Mothers bear a substantial burden in managing food allergies during school hours, impacting their well-being.
- Enhanced school monitoring and support, particularly from school nurses, are vital for children's safety.
- Development of school health policies is recommended to improve safety and reduce maternal anxiety and care burden for food-allergic children.
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