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Psychosocial issues and quality of life associated with food allergy
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The day-to-day challenges involved in caring for a child with food allergies can be a significant stress within a family. As the child with a food allergy grows up, developmental changes as well as external influences such as bullying and peer pressure can further influence these stressors. When the child with a food allergy is young, the family may be limited on where they can vacation or go out to restaurants, which can cause tension and frustration within the family. Hypervigilance and fear of accidental exposure to the allergen takes an emotional and physical toll on the child with a food allergy and the child’s family. Socially, children with a food allergy may have to limit participation in school events, parties, or camps. These limitations can cause feelings of isolation for the child and feelings of guilt for the parents. As the child becomes an adolescent and young adult (AYA), increased autonomy of dining options and a desire to fit in with peers can trigger higher risk-taking behavior, which can be a source of anxiety for the AYA as well as the caregivers. The aim of this review was to describe potential negative psychosocial impacts of having a food allergy for the family. Data were reviewed from a literature search of medical literature data bases between 2010 and 2020 by using the search terms “food allergy,” “psychosocial,” “anxiety,” and” quality of life.” As we better recognize the psychosocial issues associated with food allergies, we will have a better ability to develop effective interventions to improve the quality of life for these families.
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“The anxiety surrounding potential reactions-whether mild or severe-can make children feel isolated or different from their peers, affecting their self-esteem and emotional well-being [105].”
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“The fear of public symptoms, such as swelling, difficulty breathing, or hives, can discourage individuals from participating in social or professional activities, leading to isolation and a reduced quality of life [102-105].”
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- Authors
- Kachru, R.
- Venue
- Journal of Food Allergy
- Publisher
- Oceanside Publications Inc.
- Published
- 2020-09-01
- Volume
- 2
- Issue
- 1
- Pages
- 95-98
- ISSN
- 2689-0267
- PMC
- PMC11250222
- Cited by
- 18
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- Language
- en
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