Table 1.
English version of the food allergy questionnaire used in the study
| No. | Question |
|---|---|
| 1 | Are you a current/former student of the Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University? |
| 2 | What is your age? |
| 3 | What is your gender? |
| 4 | Where do you study? |
| 5 |
Have you ever noticed any of the symptoms while consuming any specific food? Choices: abdominal pain/diarrhea/hives/vomiting/difficulty breathing/cough/swelling og lips and tongue/chest pain/wheezing/fainting |
| 6 | Have you noticed any of these symptoms again when you eat that specific food? |
| 7 |
Which of the following food items cause your symptoms? Choices: eggs/milk/fish/tree nuts/shellfish/peanuts/soy/wheat/other (specify) |
| 8 | At what age did you start having these symptoms? |
| 9 | Do you think you have food allergy? |
| 10 | Have you been seen by a doctor for these symptoms? |
| 11 | Have your symptoms been diagnosed as food allergy by a physician? |
| 12 | Was the diagnosis of your food allergy confirmed by an allergy test (e.g., skin prick test)? |
| 13 | Have you ever been to the Emergency Department for an allergic reaction after food ingestion? |
| 14 | Have you been prescribed an injection for allergies (e.g., EpiPen®)? |
| 15 |
How often do you carry the injection for allergies? Choices: always/often/sometimes/rarely/never |
| 16 | Do you and your family members know how to use the injection correctly? |
| 17 | Have you ever had to use the injection? |
| 18 |
How often do you avoid foods that may contain the allergen? Choices: always/often/sometimes/rarely/never |
| 19 | Does the food allergy restrict you from attending social events? |
| 20 |
Have you been diagnosed with any of the following allergic conditions? Choices: atopic dermatitis/allergic rhinitis/asthma/allergic conjunctivitis/none |
| 21 | Do any of your first-degree relatives have a food allergy? |