The Impact of Parental Education on Atopic Diseases in Children Aged 10 to 12 Years: A Cross-Sectional Study

The objective of this study was to examine the association between parental education and the occurrence of asthma, allergic rhinitis, and eczema in children, while accounting for potential confounding factors. Data were collected through questionnaires completed by 379 children aged 10 to 12. Maternal, paternal, and combined parental educational levels were assessed. Logistic regression models were used to evaluate associations with the odds of atopic diseases, adjusting for confounders. High parental educational level was significantly associated with a lower occurrence of allergic rhinitis in children (adjusted odds ratio [aOR] = 0.52, 95% CI: 0.27-0.99, P = .048), particularly when mothers had high, and fathers had low educational levels (aOR = 0.30, 95% CI: 0.13-0.71, P = .006). In addition, children with highly educated fathers were less likely to develop eczema (aOR = 0.56, 95% CI: 0.33-0.93, P = .028). These findings suggest that parental education influences atopic diseases in children, reflecting the complex role of social determinants of health.