Ocena stopnia wiedzy pacjentów z chorobą trzewną na temat działań profilaktycznych oraz metod leczenia

Abstract

Introduction. Celiac disease is a multiorgan disease with an autoimmune and genetic basis. Once recognized as a childhood disease, it is also diagnosed in adults today. Correlates with many diseases, affecting the overall health of the patient. Aim. The aim of the study was to assess the level of knowledge of patients with celiac disease on preventive measures and methods of treatment of this clinical entity. Material and methods. The study covered 280 people, and 260 of them were qualified for further analysis. The data was collected using the web form in the form of an original questionnaire. The survey was made available electronically on the social network and on the forum of the Polish Association of People with Celiac disease and on the Gluten Free Diet. Results. The research shows that in recent years the number of diagnoses of celiac disease among the adult population has been increasing. 25.4% of the respondents independently performed diagnostics for celiac disease, and as many as 28.1% think that it is best to do research without referring a doctor. It is very important to be able to comply with the diet, because it is currently the only recognized form of celiac disease treatment. 98.8% of respondents consider wheat flour as a source of gluten, while only 69.2% of respondents were able to name all three grains containing gluten on their own. 27.8% of respondents admit that deviations or breaks from the diet have occurred since the transition to a gluten-free diet. Conclusions. Gluten-free diet significantly affects the quality of life of the patient. It is important that a person diagnosed with celiac disease is a fully educated patient in the field of the disease and prophylaxis and methods of treatment. A unified pattern for the diagnosis, treatment and monitoring of the disease should be considered and established. It is important to make patients aware of how they should follow the diet.