Table 5 Characteristics of interview population based on allergen avoided
From: Comparing the eating out experiences of consumers seeking to avoid different food allergens
Variable | Gluten (n = 13) n (%) or M (SD) | Nuts (n = 14) n (%) or M (SD) | Milk (n = 13) n (%) or M (SD) | Multiplea (n = 9) n (%) or M (SD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Adult | 12 (92.3) | 11 (78.6) | 8 (61.5) | 9 (100) |
Parent | 1 (7.7) | 3 (21.4) | 5 (38.5) | 0 |
Gender | ||||
Adult/Parent | ||||
Male | 1 (7.7) | 5 (34.7) | 4 (30.8) | 1 (11.1) |
Female | 12 (92.3) | 9 (64.3) | 9 (69.2) | 8 (88.9) |
Childa | ||||
Male | 0 | 2 (66.7) | 2 (40.0) | 0 |
Female | 1 (100) | 1 (33.3) | 3 (60.0) | 0 |
Age (yrs) | ||||
Adult/Parent | 37.5 (18.0) | 38.9 (15.2) | 43.1 (10.8) | 39.78 (13.3) |
Childb < 10 | 0 | 0 | 1 (20.0) | 0 |
10–14 | 0 | 2 (66.7) | 0 | 0 |
> 14 | 1 (100) | 1 (33.3) | 4 (80.0) | 0 |
Food allergic | 1 (7.7) | 14 (100) | 2 (15.4) | 5 (55.6) |
Food intolerant | 12 (92.3) | 0 | 11 (84.6) | 4 (44.4) |
Diagnosis | ||||
Clinical diagnosis (by GP; Dietician or Allergy specialist at hospital) | 10 (76.9) | 13 (92.9) | 7 (53.8) | 3 |
Self diagnosis | 3 (23.1) | 1 (7.1) | 6 (46.2) | 2 |
Severity of reaction (FA only)c | ||||
Mild/Moderate | 1 (100) | 7 (50.0) | 2 (100) | 3 (60.0) |
Severe | 0 | 7 (50.0) | 0 | 2 (40.0) |
Time since diagnosis (yrs) | ||||
< 3 | 0 | 1 (7.1) | 0 | 0 |
3–7 | 8 (61.5) | 3 (21.4) | 5 (38.5) | 4 (44.4) |
≥ 7 | 5 (38.5) | 10 (71.4) | 8 (61.5) | 1 (11.1) |
Treatment | ||||
Avoidance | 13 (100) | 14 (100) | 13 (100) | 9 (100) |
Antihistamines | 2 (15.4) | 7 (50.0) | 3 (23.1) | 3 (33.3) |
Injectable adrenaline | 1 (7.7) | 7 (50.0) | 0 | 1 (11.1) |
Inhaler | 0 | 4 (28.6) | 0 | 0 |
Special diet | 8 (61.5) | 2 (14.3) | 5 (38.5) | 1 (11.1) |
Support group membership | 2 (15.4) | 3 (21.4) | 0 | 2 (22.2) |