Quality of Life in Children with Food Allergy

Dyer, Ashley; Kanaley, Madeleine; Lombard, Lisa; Warren, Christopher; Gupta, Ruchi S.

doi:10.1007/978-3-030-33292-1_4

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“…(In this case Special need means a person's need resulting from an emotional, behavioral, cogni-tive, physical or personal condition). Improved interpersonal relationships and enhanced advocacy skills have been also found (Dyer et al, 2020). Friedman and Morris (2006) provide two cognitive-behavioural theories to explain the relationship between food allergy and anxiety.…”

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“…Dietary habits and traditions also differ between European countries (Saleh-Langenberg et al, 2015). Factors that impair HRQL include stress, anxiety associated with increased food monitoring and constant avoidance of allergens, lack of broadly available prevention and treatment strategies, as well as social isolation (Dyer et al, 2020). Monitoring HRQL is very important in people with chronic illness.…”

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Association between trait anxiety and quality of life in an adult population with food allergy

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Vavrová²

2022

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Introduction: Food allergy is a chronic disease that requires a great deal of effort. It can result not only in a reduced quality of life, but also increased feelings of anxiety and stress. This study examines the association between health-related quality of life (HRQL) and trait anxiety levels in adults with food allergy. Methods: The research sample consisted of 167 adults with food allergy aged 19-69 years, arithmetic average (M) age 37. The STAI X2 questionnaire was used to measure trait anxiety. The food allergy quality of life questionnaire for adult population (FAQLQ-AF) was used to measure the health-related quality of life -and this achieved high reliability values. Results: A moderate, positive relationship was demonstrated between anxiety and the FAQLQ-AF. Simple linear regression analysis demonstrated that trait anxiety level is a predictor of HRQL level, and an increase in anxiety level decreases HRQL. Factors such as tetanus syndrome, comorbidities, prescribed medications and recommended over-the-counter medications are associated with trait anxiety levels. Related illnesses and symptom clusters are related to HRQL levels. Conclusions: Adults with food allergy who are more anxious are more likely to experience a poorer quality of life. Early intervention, prevention and optimization of treatment management should be a necessary part of the psychological care of patients with food allergy.

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confidence: 97%

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confidence: 99%