Assessment of Parents' and Child's Attitude as Barrier to Dietary Compliance in Celiac Disease

Abstract

Objective: To assess the attitude of parents and child asa barrier to dietary compliance in celiac disease. Methods: 100 parents and 100 children were assessed for dietary compliance with the questionnaire based interview. The assessment of psychosocial parameters was done by standard Pediatric Symptom Checklist (PSC). Comparative analysis and assessment of dietary compliant and noncompliant groups were done for factors affecting the dietary compliance. Predictability of all factors was assessed by means of binary logistic regression analysis with backward elimination. Results: Factors that were significantly related with compliance were age at presentation, mother’s education, nuclear families, and knowledge of parents regarding celiac disease. Parents’ and child’s attitude towards restrictive diet and child’s feelings were also important factors associated with compliance. Conclusions: The results of research will provide health care practitioners with a framework for better dietary