Table 4 Unadjusted Association with Outcomes: Public vs. Private (Yes vs. No/Unsure/No Response)
Policy | Type of School | |
|---|---|---|
Private | Public | |
N = 62 | N = 227 | |
School is a generally safe environment | 44 (71.0) | 166 (73.1) |
Epinephrine Policies | ||
Emergency (stock) epinephrine is available | 29 (46.8) | 126 (55.1) |
Children are able to carry their medications | 37 (59.7) | 130 (57.3) |
Child’s epinephrine is readily available in the classroom | 39 (62.9) | 106 (46.7)* |
Emergency (stock) epinephrine available on all school field trips | 25 (40.3) | 79 (34.8) |
Emergency (stock) epinephrine available for after-school activities | 9 (14.5) | 21 (9.3) |
Emergency (stock) epinephrine travels with groups outside of school | 9 (14.5) | 24 (10.6) |
Lunchroom Policies | ||
Designated lunch areas for students with food allergies | 31 (50.0) | 153 (67.4)* |
School lunch menus with allergen information available | 18 (29.0) | 82 (36.1) |
Food items are labeled with allergen information | 9 (14.5) | 27 (11.9) |
Clear cleaning procedures in the lunchroom | 37 (59.7) | 123 (54.2) |
Classroom Policies | ||
Snack policy in the classroom | 36 (58.1) | 142 (62.6) |
Strict food guidelines for celebrations (holidays and birthdays) | 27 (43.6) | 126 (55.5) |
Field Trip & After-School Policies | ||
When food is not provided by the school for field trips, all parents are provided with food guidelines | 24 (38.7) | 50 (22.0)** |
Strict food policies for after-school activities | 8 (12.9) | 15 (6.6) |
Concessions are clearly labeled for food allergens | 4 (6.5) | 14 (6.2)) |
Food Allergy Education Policies | ||
Training and education for students | 11 (17.7) | 20 (8.8)* |
Educational materials in the lunchroom relating to food allergy | 9 (14.5) | 9 (4.0)** |
Educational materials in the classroom relating to food allergy | 5 (8.1) | 11 (4.9) |
Children take school bus to/from school | 17 (27.4) | 112 (49.3) |
Adult on school bus is trained on allergic reactions | 6 (35.3) | 42 (37.5) |