Assimilating the impact of diabetes mellitus in children under the perspective of mothers

Júnior, Paulo Cesar Teles Correia; Pereira, Sandra Mara Pimentel Duavy; Almeida, Vitória de Cássia Félix de; Saraiva, Ana Raquel Bezerra; Alencar, Ana Maria Parente Garcia

doi:10.15253/2175-6783.2014000100009

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“…The treatment of DM1 is multifactorial, implicating the active participation of the whole family. 8 In the same spirit, Correia Junior et al 9 declared that DM interferes not only in the child but also in the family and social group, imposing profound modification in the lifestyle. Moreover, Williams et al 2 declared that pediatric type 1 diabetes is often characterized as a “family disease” because of the important role of family interactions and parental support.…”

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“…Indeed, it is verified that DM interferes not only in the child but also in the family and social group, imposing profound modification in the lifestyle, and the main care is under the mother’s responsibility. 9 …”

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“…Although the solidarity between the family members is an essential part of the treatment of DM1 implicating the active participation of the whole family, not only the diabetic child, 8 15 Correia Junior et al 9 highlighted that the attention turned to the family’s diabetic member makes the other children of the couple feel left aside, and many times, they feel jealousy and injustice.…”

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“… 21 When DM is present in childhood, researches show the mother as the primary caregiver and her guidance is necessary once she takes care of her child. 10 Correia Junior et al 9 emphasized the importance of the mothers’ presence next to their diabetic child: they alter their activities for the welfare of the sick child, favoring the treatment and the assistance of the chronic disease once the transformation occasioned by the diagnosis of DM is inevitable.…”

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“…It can be due to the low financial income of the majority of the families as shown in Table 1 . Correa Junior et al 9 highlighted the financial cost as a determinant factor for the family members to adhere to the treatment of a diabetic child, once the long-term treatment makes financial dynamic onerous, due to the acquisitions of flasks of insulin, glucometer, and its strips and the syringes to apply medication and expenditures with food.…”

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Impact of Diabetes Mellitus Type 1 on Lebanese Families’ Quality of Life

Noueiri

Nassif

2018

International Journal of Clinical Pediatric Dentistry

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IntroductionDiabetes mellitus type 1 (DM1) markedly alters the lives of individuals and their families. Family members can be affected by diabetes and its treatment, causing burden, distress, and reduced quality of life (QOL).ObjectiveThe aim of this research is to study the relationship between the diabetic child and the family members, to evaluate the stress and emotional issues between siblings, and to weigh in on the psychological, affective, and financial burden that parents have to deal with in their daily life.Materials and methodsA total of 37 diabetic Lebanese families recruited from the Chronic Care Center (CCC) answered two questionnaires, one about general information and the other related to psychological and financial impact of DM1 and its oral complications on the families.ResultsAbout 56.8% have monthly income below $1,000; 16.2% of parents have an educational upper limit of college degree; 83.8% of the mothers are housewives; 75.7% of parents feel guilty about their child’s condition; 89.2% feel that their diabetic child is frustrated with their diet. For 78.4%, the siblings are jealous of the diabetic child; 13.5% of parents are well aware of the oral complications of diabetes and 86.5% think that treating the diabetic child’s teeth is more important than the siblings’ ones; 91.9% assist their diabetic child’s toothbrushing, but 81.1% of family members do not visit the dentist regularly. A total of 100% allocate special budget for the diabetic child’s diet and 59.4% have an additional budget dedicated to the diabetic child’s treatment; 81.1% declared that their career is affected by their child’s illness.ConclusionThe diabetic child expressed frustration with their diet. The child’s siblings are jealous as they feel left behind. The parents experienced guilt feeling and psychological stress. They have social restriction and financial problems. The QOL of families living with a diabetic child is altered negatively.How to cite this article: Noueiri B, Nassif N. Impact of Diabetes Mellitus Type 1 on Lebanese Families’ Quality of Life. Int J Clin Pediatr Dent 2018;11(2):61-65.

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confidence: 99%