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Is Adherence to a Gluten-Free Diet by Adult Patients With Celiac Disease Influenced by Their Knowledge of the Gluten Content of Foods?

Paganizza, Stefania, Zanotti, Renzo, D'Odorico, Anna, Scapolo, Paola, Canova, Cristina·2019·Gastroenterology Nursing

Abstract

The aim of this study was to investigate adherence to a gluten-free diet and potentially associated factors, focusing on the relationship between adherence and knowledge of the gluten content of foods and of celiac disease in general. A questionnaire was completed by adult patients diagnosed with celiac disease including demographics, dietary practices, sources of information, and attitude to the disease. Their knowledge of disease and gluten-free diet was assessed using a newly developed scale comprising 31 statements on celiac disease in general and foods appropriate in a gluten-free diet. A validated questionnaire was used to measure adherence to diet. One hundred four patients with celiac disease took part in the study, 65% of them reported strictly adhering to a gluten-free diet. Factors associated with adherence were membership of the Italian Celiac Association and receiving support from this association, Internet, and social media. Patients' knowledge regarding celiac disease and gluten-free diet was generally poor: one patient answered all questions correctly. Knowledge of celiac disease and gluten-free diet was strongly and significantly associated with adherence to a gluten-free diet. The association between knowledge of celiac disease and gluten-free diet in patients with celiac disease and their adherence to the diet suggests the promotion of education and behavioral programs.

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Authors
Paganizza, S., Zanotti, R., D'Odorico, A., Scapolo, P., & Canova, C.
Affiliations
  • University of Padua (IT)
  • Azienda Ospedale - Università Padova (IT)
Corresponding author
Canova, Cristina
Venue
Gastroenterology Nursing
Published
2019-01
Volume
42
Issue
1
Pages
55-64
ISSN
1042-895X (ISSN-L)
OpenAlex
W2914955193
Cited by
43
References
36
Citations by year
2026: 1 · 2025: 5 · 2024: 7 · 2023: 9 · 2022: 8 · 2021: 6 · 2020: 5 · 2019: 2
FWCI
4.82
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
closed
Locations
  • Gastroenterology Nursing (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
  • Padua Research Archive (University of Padova) (submittedVersion)
Topics
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Gastroenterology › Celiac Disease Research and Management
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism › Diabetes Management and Education
  • Health Sciences › Health Professions › General Health Professions › Health Literacy and Information Accessibility
Keywords
celiac disease, gluten-free diet, dietary adherence, patient knowledge, patient education, social media, online information sources
MeSH terms
Adolescent, Adult, Celiac Disease, Female, Food Analysis, Glutens, Humans, Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice, Male, Middle Aged, Patient Compliance, Surveys and Questionnaires, Diet, Gluten-Free, Young Adult

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