Assessment of Knowledge of Celiac Disease and Associated Conditions Among Dietitians in Jordan
2025
Hala K. Nawaiseh | Lisako J. McKyer | Dana N. Abdelrahim | Hayder A. Al-Domi | Furat K. AL-Nawaiseh | Mohammad S. AL-Assaf | Shatha A. Abu AL-Nadi
Background: Celiac disease (CD) is a type of systemic autoimmune condition triggered by gluten consumption among genetically predisposed individuals. Aim: To assess the knowledge, awareness, and practices pertaining to CD and associated conditions among dietitians in Jordan. Method: A cross-sectional web-based survey was carried out between April and October 2023. The survey was an internet-based questionnaire with closed-ended questions. Results: The majority of dietitians answered correctly that CD is caused due to an immunological reaction to gluten, gliadin, and protamine (91.7%): it is an autoimmune disease (71.2%): and the risk of developing an autoimmune disease is higher among CD patients (78.8). The majority of respondents (93.6%) correctly identified that a strict gluten-free diet is the treatment approach for CD patients. However, only (18.9%) of dietitians correctly identified the FDA guidelines for &ldquo:Gluten Free&rdquo: food labeling. Approximately 53.4% of respondents identified immunoglobulin (IgA) antibody testing as the most reliable way to diagnose patients with CD. Conclusions: The dietitians have a good understanding of CD topics. The development of credentials in CD would ensure that dietitians practicing in CD are skilled.
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