Evaluation of adherence to gluten-free diets in Moroccan celiac patients and factors of adherence failure

The prevalence of celiac disease (CD) is increasing in the world. In Morocco, its incidence also considerably. gluten-free diet (GFD) remains only effective treatment so far. Its effectiveness depends essentially on good adherence to this diet. However, several factors hinder by contributing failure. Within framework, study aims evaluate children and adolescents continuing a tertiary health center. article looks identify different influencing GFD Morocco. results show from serological and/or biopsy tests 238 patients that half had 13% poor adherence. questionnaire aimed at 127 parents or proxies shows are responsible for failure adhere such as role mass media, cultural psychological factors. exorbitant price, nutritional quality, low availability products play major Low socio-economic have negative influence GFD.