Psychological Factors and Diet Adherence in Adolescents With Celiac Disease
Author Information
Author(s): Muacevic Alexander, Adler John R, Bozas Antonios, Karakatsoulis Georgios, Panagopoulou Efharis, Xinias Ioannis, Fotoulaki Maria
Primary Institution: Aristotle University of Thessaloniki
Hypothesis
How do psychological factors like resilience and mindfulness influence dietary adherence in adolescents with celiac disease?
Conclusion
Enhancing mindfulness and resilience may improve dietary adherence and overall well-being in adolescents with celiac disease.
Supporting Evidence
- Participants showed moderate levels of mindfulness and resilience.
- Adolescents faced significant barriers to strict dietary compliance.
- Mindfulness scores correlated positively with dietary adherence.
- Psychosocial functioning challenges were reported by both adolescents and parents.
Takeaway
This study shows that being mindful and resilient can help kids with celiac disease stick to their special diet better.
Methodology
Participants completed various psychological assessments and dietary adherence tests over four months.
Potential Biases
Response bias may affect self-reported dietary adherence and psychosocial functioning.
Limitations
The small sample size and reliance on self-reported measures limit the generalizability of the findings.
Participant Demographics
The sample included 31 adolescents aged 11-18, with 61.3% being female.
Statistical Information
P-Value
p<0.001
Confidence Interval
95% CI [-1.48, -0.35]
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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