How Much Do Teachers Really Know About Food Allergies?

The purpose of my study is to test South Carolina teachers\u27 knowledge of food allergies. My personal experience with having a peanut allergy prompted me to select food allergies as my area of interest for my research project. I have compiled a selection of questions about food allergies for teachers across the state to answer in a survey that is completely voluntary and anonymous. The questions will cover topics about the teacher\u27s teaching career, food allergy training, and how to handle a food allergy reaction. My hypothesis is that Pre-K and elementary level teachers will be overall more proficient in their knowledge of food allergies. A single question will be considered proficient if 60% or more of all teachers that have taken the survey answer it correctly. At the end of my study, I hope that teachers will feel more comfortable handling food allergies at school and that students with food allergies will feel more safe at school