Year: 2024
Type: article
Abstract: Background: Beekeeping plays crucial natural and economic roles but also poses health risks, as bee stings can cause severe allergic reactions like anaphylaxis, a potentially life-threatening condition that requires timely intervention. Understanding symptoms and the proper use of adrenaline autoinjectors is essential to minimize risks. This study aimed to assess the need for education on anaphylaxis and to develop a health education program to enhance beekeepers’ preparedness and safety. Methods: A qualitative descriptive interpretative method was employed. Two focus groups were conducted, one with eight health care professionals specializing in allergy and clinical immunology and the other with six active beekeepers. The data were analyzed via content analysis using QDA Miner® Lite v3.0.5 software. Results: The analysis structure comprises five thematic areas: (1) the management of anaphylaxis
Authors: Močnik, Tea, Ličen, Sabina, Zidarn, Mihaela, Prosen, Mirko
Language: English
Subfield: Immunology and Allergy
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W7028307559
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