Table 4. Total and subscale mean scores of T-FAQLQ-PF according to the variables.
| Variables | Total mean scores* | P value | Emotional impact mean scores* | P value | Food anxiety scores* | P value | Social and dietary limitations scores* | P value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sex | ||||||||
| Male | 2.5 ± 0.1 | 0.351 | 2.2 ± 0.1 | 0.977 | 2.6 ± 0.2 | 0.238 | 2.7 ± 0.1 | 0.500 |
| Female | 2.7 ± 0.2 | 2.2 ± 0.2 | 3.0 ± 0.3 | 2.9 ± 0.2 | ||||
| No. of FA | ||||||||
| Single | 2.6 ± 1.4 | 0.601 | 2.4 ± 0.2 | 0.140 | 2.7 ± 0.2 | 0.887 | 2.9 ± 0.2 | 0.653 |
| Multiple | 2.5 ± 1.6 | 2.1 ± 0.2 | 2.7 ± 0.2 | 2.7 ± 0.2 | ||||
| Cow's milk allergy | ||||||||
| Yes | 2.6 ± 0.1 | 0.756 | 2.2 ± 0.1 | 0.569 | 2.8 ± 0.2 | 0.489 | 3.0 ± 0.1 | 0.032 |
| No | 2.6 ± 0.2 | 2.3 ± 0.2 | 2.6 ± 0.2 | 2.5 ± 0.2 | ||||
| Egg allergy | ||||||||
| Yes | 2.5 ± 0.2 | 0.440 | 2.2 ± 0.1 | 0.371 | 2.6 ± 0.2 | 0.535 | 2.8 ± 0.2 | 0.639 |
| No | 2.7 ± 0.2 | 2.4 ± 0.2 | 2.8 ± 0.2 | 2.8 ± 0.2 | ||||
| Tree nuts & peanut | ||||||||
| Yes | 2.5 ± 0.2 | 0.533 | 2.1 ± 0.2 | 0.379 | 2.7 ± 0.3 | 0.772 | 2.5 ± 0.2 | 0.213 |
| No | 2.6 ± 0.1 | 2.3 ± 0.1 | 2.7 ± 0.2 | 2.9 ± 0.1 | ||||
| Legumes & wheat | ||||||||
| Yes | 2.4 ± 0.2 | 0.577 | 2.5 ± 0.2 | 0.238 | 2.7 ± 0.3 | 0.962 | 2.6 ± 0.3 | 0.646 |
| No | 2.6 ± 0.1 | 2.3 ± 0.1 | 2.7 ± 0.2 | 2.8 ± 0.1 | ||||
| Anaphylaxis† | ||||||||
| Yes | 2.8 ± 0.1 | 0.020 | 2.4 ± 0.1 | 0.033 | 3.0 ± 0.2 | 0.018 | 2.9 ± 0.2 | 0.282 |
| No | 2.4 ± 0.2 | 2.0 ± 0.2 | 2.4 ± 0.2 | 2.8 ± 0.2 | ||||
| The severity of anaphylaxis‡ | ||||||||
| Mild | 2.7 ± 0.2 | 0.840 | 2.3 ± 0.2 | 0.577 | 3.0 ± 0.3 | 0.891 | 2.7 ± 0.3 | 0.600 |
| Moderate-severe | 2.8 ± 0.2 | 2.5 ± 0.2 | 2.9 ± 0.2 | 2.9 ± 0.2 | ||||
| Asthma | ||||||||
| Yes | 3.1 ± 0.2 | 0.003 | 2.7 ± 0.2 | 0.021 | 3.4 ± 0.2 | 0.003 | 3.1 ± 0.2 | 0.071 |
| No | 2.4 ± 0.4 | 2.1 ± 0.1 | 2.4 ± 0.2 | 2.7 ± 0.2 | ||||
| Allergic rhinitis | ||||||||
| Yes | 3.0 ± 0.3 | 0.199 | 2.9 ± 0.3 | 0.084 | 3.4 ± 0.4 | 0.097 | 2.8 ± 0.3 | 0.796 |
| No | 2.6 ± 0.1 | 2.2 ± 0.1 | 2.6 ± 0.2 | 2.8 ± 0.1 | ||||
| Atopic dermatitis | ||||||||
| Yes | 2.6 ± 0.1 | 0.527 | 2.2 ± 0.1 | 0.226 | 2.8 ± 0.2 | 0.939 | 2.8 ± 0.2 | 0.532 |
| No | 2.7 ± 0.2 | 2.5 ± 0.2 | 2.7 ± 0.2 | 2.9 ± 0.2 | ||||
| Family history of allergic disease | ||||||||
| Yes | 2.6 ± 0.2 | 0.872 | 2.3 ± 0.2 | 0.941 | 2.8 ± 0.2 | 0.995 | 2.9 ± 0.2 | 0.887 |
| No | 2.6 ± 0.1 | 2.2 ± 0.2 | 2.7 ± 0.2 | 2.8 ± 0.2 | ||||
| Sibling allergy | ||||||||
| Yes | 3.0 ± 0.4 | 0.257 | 3.0 ± 0.3 | 0.035 | 3.0 ± 0.5 | 0.648 | 3.0 ± 0.3 | 0.627 |
| No | 2.6 ± 0.1 | 2.2 ± 0.1 | 2.7 ± 0.2 | 2.8 ± 0.1 | ||||
| Mother's age (yr) | ||||||||
| < 30 | 2.3 ± 0.2 | 0.071 | 1.8 ± 0.2 | 0.005 | 2.5 ± 0.3 | 0.211 | 2.6 ± 0.2 | 0.371 |
| ≥ 30 | 2.8 ± 0.2 | 2.6 ± 0.2 | 2.9 ± 0.2 | 2.8 ± 0.2 | ||||
| Mother's education level | ||||||||
| < University | 2.3 ± 0.2 | 0.049 | 1.8 ± 0.2 | 0.002 | 2.8 ± 0.3 | 0.225 | 2.1 ± 0.2 | 0.003 |
| ≥ University | 2.7 ± 0.2 | 2.6 ± 0.2 | 2.7 ± 0.2 | 2.9 ± 0.1 | ||||
| No. of person in household | ||||||||
| ≤ 3 | 2.3 ± 0.2 | 0.030 | 1.8 ± 0.2 | 0.002 | 2.4 ± 0.3 | 0.116 | 2.5 ± 0.2 | 0.298 |
| > 3 | 2.8 ± 0.2 | 2.6 ± 0.2 | 2.9 ± 0.2 | 2.8 ± 0.2 |
Bold P values are significant at P<0.05
FA, food allergy; T-FAQLQ-PF, Turkish Food Allergy Quality of Life Questionnaire-Parent Form.
*Mean±standard error of the mean; †Reported by parents and/or observed during challenge tests; ‡Highest severity of anaphylaxis that patient experienced.