Importance of Screening Of Symptomatic Gluten Intolerance Among Para Medical Student Population - An Original Research

Abstract

This cross-sectional study evaluated gluten intolerance symptoms along with gender-related features and paramedical students' knowledge of nutrition. Through a systematic questionnaire, researchers performed interviews with 196 individuals to assess their demographic background and their dietary practices and their familiarity with gluten-related diseases alongside their responses to eating gluten-containing foods. An inferential and descriptive statistical analysis was used to chart correlations and detect key determinants. Symptoms indicating gluten intolerance were present in 23% of the population, yet women experienced these symptoms at greater rates than men (62% vs. 38%). Only 43.9% of those surveyed had encountered gluten sensitivity information, whereas only 15.3% had knowledge about gluten-free diets, implying widespread ignorance about gluten disorders. The results demonstrated that gluten-related dietary consumption directly affects disease symptom occurrence, thus confirming the role of specific foods in triggering symptoms. The study demonstrates future healthcare worker education needs through exposure of profound knowledge deficits and low awareness levels within paramedical student groups. Linked to gender variations and dietary patterns, scientists require tailored studies into specialized treatments regarding this condition. Research from this investigation contributes to both understanding gluten intolerance while studying its healthcare implications and educational outcomes.