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Effects of training on teachers’ food allergy and anaphylaxis management self-efficacy levels

Year: 2023

Type: article

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Children are affected by food allergies more than adults, so teachers have the most significant responsibility for food allergy management in schools. OBJECTIVE: To determine the effect of food allergies and anaphylaxis management training on Turkish teachers' self-efficacy. MATERIAL AND METHODS: In this study, 90 teachers were selected using convenience sampling. Data were collected before and immediately after the training on School Personnel's Self-Efficacy in Managing Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis at School Scale. A training program that consisted of 60-minute sessions was conducted. Data were evaluated using the paired samples t-test. RESULTS: There was a significant difference between the teachers' self-efficacy levels before (22.76±8.94) and after the training (32.81±6.09), and self-efficacy levels significantly increased (p < .05). CONCLUSIONS: The training increased the teachers' self-efficacy in managing food allergies and anaphylaxis.

Source: Allergologia et Immunopathologia

DOI: 10.15586/aei.v51i4.849

Authors: Atiye Yıldırım, Meryem Ozturk Haney

Institution: Dokuz Eylül University

Language: English

Topic: Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis Research

Subfield: Immunology and Allergy

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDGs: Good health and well-being, Quality education

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $3,000