Knowledge, attitudes, and practices toward food allergies among early childhood educators in Taiwan: a cross-sectional study

The prevalence of food allergies among Taiwanese children has risen to 10.4%, which is notably higher than that in many other Asian regions. However, despite this trend, Taiwan lacks specialized legislation or standardized national protocols for the management of food allergies in school settings. In this study, we assessed the knowledge, attitudes, and practices of kindergarten staff to identify key management gaps and unmet institutional needs.

A cross-sectional, questionnaire-based study was conducted among 208 kindergarten staff members throughout Taiwan. Participants were categorized into major metropolitan areas (MMAs) and general urban-rural areas (GURAs) to evaluate regional disparities in resources and proficiency.