Young Adults' Perspectives of Childhood Food Allergies: Implications for School Nurses
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Abstract
The primary goal of this study was to examine young adults' perspectives about the effects of their food allergies (FAs) on their social lives from school-age to young adulthood. Young adults aged 18-21 (n = 10) at the University of South Carolina were interviewed. A qualitative descriptive method to find themes and commonalities from transcribed interviews was used for data analysis. Identified themes were (1) feeling different and being isolated, (2) strategies for managing feeling different and being isolated, (3) strategies for managing safety, and (4) acceptance of myself and by others. School-age children attributed the school lunch allergy table as contributing to social isolation. Additionally, participants described feeling different and concerns about safety. Strategies to mitigate those experiences were identified by participants. Implications for children with FAs, their parents, school nurses, and other education and health professionals who work with children are presented.
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Publication Info
Published in The Journal of School Nursing, Volume 39, Issue 4, 2021, pages 332-339.
APA Citation
Anderson, A., Combs, E. M., Hurst, S., & Corbett, C. F. (2021). Young Adults’ Perspectives of Childhood Food Allergies: Implications for School Nurses. The Journal of School Nursing, 39(4), 105984052110190. https://doi.org/10.1177/10598405211019030
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© The Author(s) 2021. This article is free access.