Factors associated with non adherence to a gluten free diet in adult with celiac disease: A survey assessed by BIAGI score
ConclusionsYoung age, smoking, long disease duration, no academic education, low income and no gastroenterology follow-up were found to be associated with low adherence to GFD rate in a univariate analysis, however only the first two were found to be significant in the multivariate analysis. Additional intervention strategies might improve adherence and reduce future complications with a better quality of life.
Source: Clinics and Research in Hepatology and Gastroenterology - Category: Gastroenterology Source Type: research
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