Table 3.
Subgroup analysis for food allergies confirmed by allergy testing
| Clinical diagnosis of FA (N = 526) | Confirmed FA (N = 174) | X2 (P valuea) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| SIE prescription | 129 (24.5%) | 72 (41.4%) | 9.46 (0.002) |
| Required to use SIE | 58 (45.0%) | 34 (47.2%) | 0.03 (0.85) |
| Always carrying SIE | 6 (4.7%) | 6 (8.3%) | 0.98 (0.32) |
| Know how to use SIE | 39 (30.2) | 30 (41.7%) | 1.28 (0.26) |
| ED Visit due to FA | 275 (52.3%) | 103 (59.2%) | 0.74 (0.39) |
| Strict avoidance of allergens | 159 (30.2%) | 63 (36.2%) | 1.09 (0.30) |
| Social restrictions due to FA | 121 (23.0%) | 42 (24.1%) | 0.06 (0.81) |
| Family history of FA | 305 (58.0%) | 104 (59.8%) | 0.04 (0.83) |
| Associated allergic conditions | 320 (60.8%) | 127 (73.0%) | 1.78 (0.18) |
N number of participants, ED emergency department, FA food allergies, SIE self-injectable epinephrine
aP-value in italics when significant