Psychological burden of children with food allergy and their parents by major causative foods : a cross-sectional study

Mizuho Konishi; Kiwako Yamamoto-Hanada; Miori Sato; Mayako Saito-Abe; Yukihiro Ohya

doi:10.3388/jspaci.40.9

March 20, 2026Nihon Shoni Arerugi Gakkaishi The Japanese Journal of Pediatric Allergy and Clinical ImmunologyOpen Access

Psychological burden of children with food allergy and their parents by major causative foods : a cross-sectional study

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To examine the psychological impact of major food allergens on children and their parents in Japan.
Cross-sectional questionnaire survey targeting children with food allergies and their parents.
Investigation of psychological experiences related to egg, milk, and wheat allergens.
Analysis of correlation between allergen exposure and emotional responses in families.
Highest allergy symptoms reported for milk (40.83%), wheat (39.33%), and eggs (30.37%).
Parents expressed the greatest fear regarding milk (59.76%) followed by wheat (48.31%) and eggs (42.92%).
Significant correlation between high emergency allergy symptoms for eggs and milk and parental psychological burden (p<.05).
Lower rejection feelings related to wheat allergens among children, with no significant impact on parental burden (p=0.17–0.80).

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Cross-sectional study explores food-specific psychological impacts on children with allergies and their parents, indicating significant emotional ties.

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Konishi et al. (2026) studied this question.

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