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A Practice Research Study of How Youth Understand and Manage Risks Associated With Their Food Allergy
Britt Egmose1, Dorthe S Nielsen2,3, Carsten Bindslev-Jensen1
1Department of Dermatology and Allergy Centre, Odense Research Centre for Anaphylaxis (ORCA), Odense University Hospital and University of Southern Denmark, Odense, Denmark.
Journal of Advanced Nursing
|March 4, 2025
Summary
Youth with food allergies integrate risk into daily life, using routines to manage anxiety and uncertainty. Healthcare providers should tailor communication to individual experiences for better risk management and psychosocial support.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Public Health
- Nursing
Background:
- Food allergy is a significant health concern for youth.
- Understanding how young adults manage food allergy risks is crucial for effective care.
- Existing research often overlooks the daily lived experiences of food-allergic youth.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore youth's understanding and management of food allergy risks in their daily lives.
- To inform advanced nursing and care initiatives for young adults with food allergies.
- To investigate the translation of clinical risk knowledge into practical, everyday strategies.
Main Methods:
- Qualitative study employing critical psychological practice research.
- Participant observation and informal interviews conducted over two days.
- Thematic analysis guided by a critical psychology theoretical framework.
Main Results:
- Food allergy risk is intrinsically woven into the life trajectories of young adults.
- Allergy clinics significantly influence risk perception and management, creating both safety and uncertainty.
- Bodily awareness is key, but minor sensations can trigger significant anxiety about anaphylaxis.
- Establishing routines is a primary strategy for reducing anxiety and enabling social participation.
Conclusions:
- Managing food allergy in youth is complex, with varied translation of risk knowledge from clinic to daily life.
- Healthcare professionals must address psychosocial aspects alongside physical risks.
- Tailored risk communication, considering personal experiences, can reduce anxiety and support self-management.
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