Assessment of the social quality of life and the physical activity of adult celiac disease patients following a gluten-free diet in Lebanon.
Study Goal
The researchers aimed to assess the impact of a gluten-free diet (GFD) on the social quality of life (QoL) and physical activity (PA) of adult Lebanese celiac disease (CD) patients.
Results Summary
The study found a significant association between adherence to a GFD and improved social QoL (P-value = 0.0001) and PA (P-value = 0.0001) in CD patients. The authors recommend further awareness efforts to improve GFD adherence and availability.
Population
Adult Lebanese celiac disease patients aged 18-59 years following a GFD (n=136).
Effective Dosage
Not specified
Duration
Not specified
Interactions
None mentioned
| Intervention | Direction | Endpoint | Population | Dosage | Impact | Claim # |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
adherence to a strict gluten-free diet (GFD) | neutral | social quality of life (QoL) | adult Lebanese CD patients aged between 18 and 59 years old | P-value = 0.0001 | significant association | #1 |
adherence to a strict gluten-free diet (GFD) | neutral | physical activity (PA) | adult Lebanese CD patients aged between 18 and 59 years old | p-value = 0.0001 | significant association | #2 |
To date, the primary and only treatment recommended for effective management of celiac disease (CD) is adherence to a strict gluten-free diet (GFD) which entails a new approach to eating that affects the social quality of life (QoL) and physical activity (PA) of patients. This cross-sectional study aimed at assessing the social QoL and PA of adult Lebanese CD patients aged between 18 and 59 years old who are following a GFD. An online CD questionnaire was administered to 136 Lebanese celiac participants on a GFD. The findings of this study show a significant association between celiac patients following a GFD and their social QoL (P-value = 0.0001). The results also showed a significant association between the same population and their PA (p-value = 0.0001). Further awareness-raising and learning activities about gluten-free products are needed to improve the adherence to a strict GFD to facilitate its availability to the Lebanese population.