Knowledge of allergies and performance in epinephrine auto-injector use: a controlled intervention in preschool teachers

Dumeier, Henriette Karoline; Richter, Luca Anne; Neininger, Martina Patrizia; Prenzel, Freerk; Kieß, Wieland; Bertsche, Astrid; Bertsche, Thilo

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“…Saudi teachers had positive attitudes toward anaphylaxis, consistent with a published in Slovenia,[23] where a group of researchers studied future teachers’ attitudes and knowledge regarding the management of potential students and life-threatening allergic reactions. Additionally, Devetak et al reported that 85% of future teachers in Slovenia demonstrated a positive attitude towards learning more about the management of life-threatening allergic reactions in potential students.…”

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Saudi teachers' confidence and attitude about their role in anaphylaxis management

Alsuhaibani

Alharbi

Alonazy

et al. 2019

J Family Med Prim Care

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Background and Aims:Anaphylaxis is a common emergency and life-threatening hypersensitivity reaction defined as a rapid generalized allergic reaction. Prior international studies have shown that school personnel is often not familiar with the signs of hypersensitivity or with appropriate management strategies that should be initiated at school for children with an anaphylactic reaction. Moreover, no studies have evaluated the awareness of anaphylaxis by school teachers in Saudi Arabia. The aim of this study was to determine teachers’ knowledge, attitudes, and practices toward anaphylaxis in Al-Qassim, Saudi Arabia.Methods:This was a cross-sectional study conducted at a public school in Al-Qassim, Saudi Arabia via a validated fourteen items questionnaire aimed to survey teacher knowledge, attitudes, and practices toward anaphylaxis. The questionnaires were disseminated using a multistage random sampling technique to Saudi national's teachers from different regions in Al-Qassim.Results:Most teachers had a low level of knowledge (85.3%) of anaphylaxis and positive attitudes (72.9%), and the level of practice was reported as low (48.9%) to moderate (47.5%). The most common sources of information regarding anaphylaxis were the internet and social media. When considering significant factors associated with knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP), we found that sex, years of experience in teaching and witnessing students suffering from anaphylaxis were all positively associated with KAP.Conclusion:The overall knowledge and practices of teachers regarding anaphylactic reactions were poor, although teachers’ attitudes toward learning this information were positive. Thus, teachers need further education regarding the management of allergic reaction.

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Saudi teachers' confidence and attitude about their role in anaphylaxis management

Alsuhaibani

Alharbi

Alonazy

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“…However, what is available at schools seems to be inconsistent and irregular. Previous studies evaluating the effect of training interventions have been successful at improving participant knowledge, self-rated confidence and reducing the clinical risk of reactions, which remain significant after 4-12-week follow-ups [12]. Yet, access to such training for schools is poor as standardised initiatives across institutions with secured funding for implementation seem to be lacking.…”

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A survey of school’s preparedness for managing anaphylaxis in pupils with food allergy

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Allergic diseases are on the increase and can affect the child’s well-being. The aim of this survey was to assess regional schools’ preparedness in dealing with anaphylaxis following the publication of national and international guidelines for schools in 2014. The survey was developed in 2015 and distributed to schools in Cumbria, North West England, UK between 2015 and 2016. Only 47% of the respondents (95% CI, 39–57%) felt confident to manage anaphylaxis. Schools without allergic pupils were significantly less likely to have a standard management protocol in place for emergencies compared to those with allergic pupils (p < 0.001). The majority of the schools indicated that further training was needed (81% (95% CI, 74–88%). Conclusion: At the time of the survey, schools’ preparedness in the region, did not meet safety standards recommended by national and international organisations. Although schools have shown eagerness in accessing training in the management of anaphylaxis, tailored training for schools is not yet widely available. There is now an urgent need to design feasible training strategies that create a safe environment for allergic pupils across all UK schools. What is Known:• One quarter of the severe allergic reactions take place for the first time while at school with some of them being fatal.• School staff is ill-prepared in the management of anaphylaxis. Access to formal training is not widely available. What is New:• School staff remains unconfident in managing the severe allergic child.Training in the management of anaphylaxis is scarce, and when available, it does not offer the required depth to cover the holistic needs of allergic pupils.• Schools would welcome generic adrenaline autoinjectors and a national policy with central funding which would describe step by step the necessary measures for the management of anaphylaxis.

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“…Visitas regulares aos alergistas e prescrição de caneta de adrenalina atualizada (Cabrera et al, 2017;Feuille et al, 2017) foram ações apontadas como medida de segurança para criança, além da necessidade de administração de adrenalina precocemente (Dumeier et al, 2018;Song & Lieberman, 2019;Urrutia-Pereira et al, 2018), que pode ser garantido através de estoque de epinefrina nas escolas (Cabrera et al, 2017;DeSantiago-Cardenas et al, 2015;Moritz & Schoessler, 2018;Portnoy & Shroba, 2014;Schoessler & White, 2013;Steffens et al, 2017;Szychlinski et al, 2015;Tsuang & Wang, 2016;White et al, 2017;Zadikoff et al, 2014) e também pelo porte de auto injetores de adrenalina pelo estudante (Chipps, 2013;Solé et al, 2018).…”

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“…A maior parte dos artigos apontou a urgência na criação de Programas de Treinamento com cursos teórico-práticos para atendimentos de emergências nas alergias, anafilaxia para profissionais de educação (Chipps, 2013;Dumeier et al, 2018;Feuille et al, 2017;Juliá-Benito et al, 2017;Kao et al, 2018;Moritz & Schoessler, 2018;Murphy, 2014;Polloni et al, 2016;Portnoy & Shroba, 2014;Pouessel et al, 2017;Russell & Schoessler, 2017;Szychlinski et al, 2015;Tsuang et al, 2017;Tsuang & Wang, 2016;Urrutia-Pereira et al, 2018;Vale et al, 2015;Wahl et al, 2015), se estendendo também aos funcionários da cozinha e lanchonetes .…”

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Gestão do cuidado seguro da criança alérgica ao leite: a saúde do escolar e suas perspectivas

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Brum

Messias

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Knowledge of allergies and performance in epinephrine auto-injector use: a controlled intervention in preschool teachers

Cited by 33 publications

References 24 publications

Saudi teachers' confidence and attitude about their role in anaphylaxis management

Saudi teachers' confidence and attitude about their role in anaphylaxis management

A survey of school’s preparedness for managing anaphylaxis in pupils with food allergy

Gestão do cuidado seguro da criança alérgica ao leite: a saúde do escolar e suas perspectivas

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