Table 1.
Statistical analysis of survey data on difficulties in using a gluten-free diet
| Parameter | Gluten intolerance | P-value | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yes (N = 37) | No (N = 105) | |||
| Current diet** | Lack of time for proper composition of meals | 5 (13.51%) | 30 (28.57%) | 0.108 |
| Vegan diet | 2 (5.41%) | 1 (0.95%) | 0.166 | |
| Vegetarian diet | 2 (5.41%) | 7 (6.67%) | 1 | |
| Lots of vegetables and fruits | 9 (24.32%) | 24 (22.86%) | 1 | |
| Fast food | 2 (5.41%) | 21 (20.00%) | 0.07 | |
| Regular meals | 16 (43.24%) | 51 (48.57%) | 0.714 | |
| Healthy diet | 22 (59.46%) | 49 (46.67%) | 0.251 | |
| Increase in food spending since the introduction of the diet | PLN 10–50 | 1 (2.70%) | 18 (17.14%) | < 0.001* |
| PLN 50–100 | 9 (24.32%) | 20 (19.05%) | ||
| PLN 100–200 | 10 (27.03%) | 6 (5.71%) | ||
| More than PLN 200 | 5 (13.51%) | 3 (2.86%) | ||
| Not applicable | 12 (32.43%) | 58 (55.24%) | ||
| Consumption of products that cause intolerance despite the use of an elimination diet | Yes | 6 (16.22%) | 39 (37.14%) | 0.003* |
| Unintentionally | 18 (48.65%) | 22 (20.95%) | ||
| No | 10 (27.03%) | 22 (20.95%) | ||
| Not applicable | 3 (8.11%) | 22 (20.95%) | ||
| Circumstances hindering the maintenance of the diet** | Events | 6 (16.22%) | 42 (40.00%) | 0.015* |
| Numerous responsibilities – lack of time | 2 (5.41%) | 19 (18.10%) | 0.109 | |
| Business trips | 8 (21.62%) | 20 (19.05%) | 0.922 | |
| Accidental ingestion of food containing the product | 23 (62.16%) | 43 (40.95%) | 0.042* | |
| Social gatherings | 6 (16.22%) | 41 (39.05%) | 0.02* | |
| Stressful situations in life | 5 (13.51%) | 18 (17.14%) | 0.798 | |
| Vacation | 9 (24.32%) | 36 (34.29%) | 0.36 | |
| Eating in a restaurant | 7 (18.92%) | 41 (39.05%) | 0.043* | |
| Do you find it difficult to follow an elimination diet? | Yes | 25 (67.57%) | 55 (52.38%) | 0.459 |
| No | 9 (24.32%) | 33 (31.43%) | ||
| I have no opinion | 3 (8.11%) | 12 (11.43%) | ||
| No data available | 0 (0.00%) | 5 (4.76%) | ||
p – for quantitative variables – the Mann-Whitney test, for qualitative variables – the c2 test or the Fisher’s exact test.
*
Statistically significant difference (p < 0.05).
**
Multiple choice question – interest does not add up to 100.