Research Article
Educational Intervention Improved Parental Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices (KAP) and Adherence of Patients with Celiac Disease to Gluten-Free Diet
Table 1
Sociodemographic characteristics of CD patients and their parents.
| Characteristics | (%) |
| Child’s gender | Boy | 23 (57.5) | Girl | 17 (42.5) |
| Child’s age | <5 years | 7 (17.5) | 5-9 years | 15 (37.5) | ≥10 years | 18 (45.0) |
| Mother’s education | High school or less | 19 (47.5) | More than high school | 21 (52.5) |
| Father’s education | High school or less | 12 (30.0) | More than high school | 28 (70.05) |
| Monthly family income (JD) | <500 | 21 (52.5) | 500-700 | 14 (35.0) | >700 | 5 (12.5) |
| Onset of disease | <1 year | 13 (32.5) | ≥1 year | 27 (67.5) |
| Information source | Gastroenterologist clinic | 16 (40.0) | Dietician | 8 (20.0) | Internet or social media | 16 (40.0) |
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JD: Jordanian dinar ($1.71).
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