Food allergy knowledge and attitudes among university students in Palestine: a cross-sectional study of determinants and educational needs
Ruaa Sleimieh, Fadwa Nasri, Hidaya Ibrahim, Dania Abuhalima, Muna Shakhshir, Sari Taha, Banan M Aiesh, Samah W Al-Jabi, Sa’ed H Zyoud · 2025
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Ruaa Sleimieh and co-authors survey food allergy knowledge in 2025 among university students in Palestine. Food allergy can range from a mild rash to a life-threatening reaction. Little was known about what young adults there understand about the condition.
The team questioned over four hundred students at a university in Nablus. The middle score on a knowledge test was just over half. Women scored higher than men, and pharmacy and medicine students scored higher than others. Students who ate out more often also knew more. The authors say the students held positive attitudes but had real gaps in knowledge, and they call for targeted teaching on food allergy.
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| CREATOR | Ruaa Sleimieh, Fadwa Nasri, Hidaya Ibrahim, Dania Abuhalima, Muna Shakhshir, Sari Taha, Banan M Aiesh, Samah W Al-Jabi, Sa’ed H Zyoud |
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| YEAR | 2025 |
| COLLECTION | PAPERS |
| FORMAT | TXT |
| FILE SIZE | 35 KB |
| VERSION | 1.0 |
| LICENSE | CC BY 4.0 |
| RIGHTS | CC BY |
| SOURCE | Europe PMC |