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February 16, 2026Journal of the Canadian Association of GastroenterologyOpen Access

Poster Session I – A97 BARRIERS AND FACILITATORS TO GLUTEN-FREE DIET ADHERENCE IN ADULTS WITH CELIAC DISEASE: A QUALITATIVE STUDY

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VNV NoejovichSJS JackPMP Miranda

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Overview

Qualitative study identifies factors influencing gluten-free diet adherence in adults with celiac disease, highlighting barriers and facilitators.

Key Points

  • This study aims to identify factors influencing adherence to a gluten-free diet (GFD) among adults with celiac disease and explore support needs.
  • Qualitative study using semi-structured interviews
  • Participants aged 18-75 years with biopsy-confirmed celiac disease
  • Purposive sampling for variation in GFD adherence
  • Data analyzed using reflexive thematic analysis
  • 97.6% of participants reported strict GFD adherence
  • Participants faced social pressures, cravings, and financial constraints
  • Supportive family and effective planning facilitated adherence
  • 73.7% experienced stigma related to GFD
  • Limited access to dietitians identified as a key barrier

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Noejovich et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6992b42c9b75e639e9b09020https://doi.org/10.1093/jcag/gwaf042.097
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