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Characteristics of qualitative interview participants (N = 17)
| Participant characteristics | N (%) |
|---|---|
|
Gender | |
| Men |
1 (6) |
| Women |
16 (94) |
|
Mean age (years) |
38 (range 30–47) |
|
Mean age of allergic children (years) |
3 (range 0.5-10) |
|
First health care contact | |
| Emergency Department |
10 (59) |
| Family Physician |
4 (23) |
| Other |
3 (18) |
|
Allergen associated with first reaction | |
| Tree nuts |
6 (35) |
| Peanuts |
4 (24) |
| Fish | 2 (12) |
