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

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Yıldırım A., Haney M.

Allergologia et immunopathologia, vol.51, no.4, pp.158-163, 2023 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 51 Issue: 4
  • Publication Date: 2023
  • Doi Number: 10.15586/aei.v51i4.849
  • Journal Name: Allergologia et immunopathologia
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus, EMBASE, MEDLINE, DIALNET
  • Page Numbers: pp.158-163
  • Keywords: anaphylaxis, food allergy, self-efficacy, teachers, training
  • Dokuz Eylül University Affiliated: Yes

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.