Affiliation:
1. School of Education Western Sydney University, Locked Bag 1797, Sydney, NSW, 2751 Australia
2. School of Business Western Sydney University, Locked Bag 1797, Sydney, NSW, 2751 Australia
Abstract
ABSTRACTBACKGROUNDThis article introduces the concept, food allergy literacy (FAL), which encompasses the knowledge, behaviors, and skills needed to manage a food allergy and is thus critical to child safety. Yet, there is limited clarity on how to promote FAL in children.METHODSTwelve academic databases were systematically searched to identify publications on interventions to promote FAL in children. Five publications met the inclusion criteria, which involved children (3 to 12 years), their parents, or educators and tested the efficacy of an intervention.FINDINGSFour interventions were for parents and educators, while 1 intervention was for parents with their children. The interventions were educational and focused on promoting participant knowledge and skills of food allergy, and/or psychosocial in nature, promoting coping, confidence, and self‐efficacy in managing children's allergies. All interventions were deemed effective. Only 1 study used a control group, and none assessed the long‐term benefits of the interventions.IMPLICATIONS FOR SCHOOL POLICY, PRACTICE, AND EQUITYThe results can enable health service providers and educators to design evidence‐based interventions to promote FAL. This might involve designing, implementing, and evaluating curricula and play‐based activities, therein, that award greater attention to food allergy—its consequences, risks, skills to prevent risk, and managing food allergy in educational settings.CONCLUSIONSThere is limited evidence on child‐focused interventions that promote FAL. There is, therefore, considerable opportunity to co‐design and test interventions with children.
Funder
Western Sydney University
Subject
Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health,Philosophy,Education
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