Table 5. Preventative Measures
Questions
Respondents (%[n]) Respondents (%[n]) Respondents (%[n]) Respondents (%[n])
Yes No n p
Is there guidance for staff handling food on the prevention of anaphylaxis? Pre 72 (13) 28 (5) 18
Post 86 (12) 14 (2) 14 0.63
Is there special supervision for high risk children at eating times? Pre 56 (10) 44 (8) 18
Post 71 (10) 29 (4) 14 0.45
Is there a no food-sharing policy for children at your school? Pre 61 (11) 39 (7) 18
Post 100 (14) 14 0.03
Is there a no eating utensil sharing policy for children in place at your school? Pre 44 (8) 56 (10) 18
Post 57 (8) 44 (6) 14 0.69
Is there a no-nut policy for children at your school? Pre 78 (14) 22 (4) 18
Post 57 (8) 43 (6) 14 0.25
Have relevant teaching session (i.e. cooking classes) been reviewed, to ensure no potential trigger foods for anaphylaxis are used? Pre 61 (11) 39 (7) 18
Post 71 (10) 29 (4) 14 0.69
Is there a no eating policy on transport and from schools? Pre 33 (6) 67 (12) 18
Post 79 (11) 21 (3) 14 0.07
Is there a protocol on food provided for special activities taking place outside the school? Pre 72 (13) 28 (5) 18
Post 71 (10) 29 (4) 14 1.00
*Data are presented as the percentage and p-values *Data are presented as the percentage and p-values *Data are presented as the percentage and p-values *Data are presented as the percentage and p-values *Data are presented as the percentage and p-values *Data are presented as the percentage and p-values