Determination of Factors Affecting School Life of Children Aged 7-12 with Type 1 Diabetes: A Sample of a University Hospital

Abstract

Aim: This research aims to investigate the factors influencing the school experiences of children with Type 1 Diabetes. Material and Methods: The descriptive and cross-sectional study was conducted with 100 children aged 7-12, diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes mellitus. Research data was collected using the "Diabetes Management at School: Child Questionnaire." Descriptive statistics and chi-square tests were used for data analysis. Results: There is a relationship between children's age and receiving assistance with insulin pump application at school (t=21.782, p