Needs of schoolchildren with type 1 diabetes in Extremadura: Family perceptions

Pérez, Yolanda Tomé; Martínez, Victoria Barroso; Félix-Redondo, Francisco Javier; Belvis, Luis Tobajas; Arroyo, Ana María Cordón

doi:10.1016/j.anpede.2019.01.002

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“…Similarly, a study in Saudi Arabia has shown that students with T1DM have significantly lower academic performance when compared to their healthy classmates 14 . This is similar to other international studies that have compared students with T1DM to their non‐diabetic classmates and their healthy siblings 15‐17 . The academic performance of students complying to intensive diabetes control was better when compared to those students not following intensive diabetes management 17 .…”

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School practice and preparedness in caring for children with type 1 diabetes: A Saudi nationwide cross‐sectional study

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Aim We aimed to identify gaps in school care and support required for students with type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM) in Saudi Arabia. Methods We performed a cross‐sectional nationwide study using self‐administered surveys that targeted teachers and parents of students with T1DM in Saudi Arabia from August to December 2019. Results We collected surveys from 632 parents and 983 teachers. Responses were received from all 13 regions in Saudi Arabia, with the majority representing governmental schools. Results showed that 172 students (27.3%) had no available help at school to perform blood glucose measurement, 178 students (28.3%) were left with no hypoglycemia treatment, 374 students (59.6%) took their insulin dose for breakfast at home, and 40.0 (6.4%) students omitted insulin. Overall, school admission refusal was reported by 73 students (11.7%). Students with no available help to manage their hypoglycemia or to inject insulin at school had a higher hemoglobin A1c and poorer academic performance. Conclusion Our study revealed a significant gap between schools' local practices and international recommendations, which impacted students' safety, diabetes control, and school achievement. Our study findings will support the creation of the Saudi T1DM school practice guidelines necessary to improve the care of students with T1DM.

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School practice and preparedness in caring for children with type 1 diabetes: A Saudi nationwide cross‐sectional study

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“…In another study, 82% of children aged 6 to 9 years were able to interpret blood sugar readings, but only 60% were able to inject insulin, and only 40% were able to determine the dosage and type of insulin [33]. Furthermore, while 56.5% of children aged 6 to 9 years required assistance in administering insulin injections, 94.7% of children aged 10 to 12 years and 97.4% of children aged 13 to 15 years administered their insulin injections independently at school [33]. Children being away at school or at a daycare facility, and subsequent concerns about hypoglycemia, were significantly associated with parental QOL [5].…”

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“…A previous study including students aged 6 to 9 years (grades 1 to 3) reported that parents frequently received calls from the school or were requested to attend school, and some parents directly administered their children's insulin at school [32]. In another study, 82% of children aged 6 to 9 years were able to interpret blood sugar readings, but only 60% were able to inject insulin, and only 40% were able to determine the dosage and type of insulin [33]. Furthermore, while 56.5% of children aged 6 to 9 years required assistance in administering insulin injections, 94.7% of children aged 10 to 12 years and 97.4% of children aged 13 to 15 years administered their insulin injections independently at school [33].…”

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Predicting Quality of Life among Mothers in an Online Health Community for Children with Type 1 Diabetes

Uhm

Kim

2020

Children

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Quality of life of parents of children with chronic disease is important for disease self-management. This study aimed to identify predictors of quality of life among mothers of children with type 1 diabetes. A cross-sectional study was conducted. A total of 208 mothers of children with type 1 diabetes were recruited from an online health community. Online health community collective empowerment and social support, diabetes self-efficacy, diabetes-related burden, and quality of life were measured. A multiple regression analysis was conducted to determine predictive factors for quality of life. Multiple regression analysis showed that diabetes-related burden and the child’s age were predictors of quality of life, and total variance explained by the model was 64.1% using two factors. In mothers of younger children, it is important to reduce the diabetes-related burden. Factors that increase the diabetes-related burden should be identified, and strategies to reduce the diabetes-related burden must be established.

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“…13 Despite the availability of diabetes-related supplies and equipment, less than half of school personnel had training to administer glucagon injections. 14 Parents presumed that only a small percentage of teachers could recognize hypoglycemia. In addition, parents indicated that the information and training available for teachers and children in schools regarding diabetes was insufficient.…”

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“…In addition, parents indicated that the information and training available for teachers and children in schools regarding diabetes was insufficient. 14 Regarding preferred methods for receiving diabetes education, fathers of children newly diagnosed with T1DM in the US, particularly, expressed interest in receiving diabetes education via mobile web technology. Providing online parent-professional communication, peer support, and disease information through web-based patient portals yielded promising results.…”

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Experience and Educational Needs of Arab Parental Caregivers Regarding their Children Newly Diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes in Saudi Arabia: A Qualitative Study

Yacoub

Rosengren

D’emeh

2022

Home Health Care Management & Practice

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Type 1 diabetes (T1DM) is a common chronic health condition in children that necessitates close monitoring and care. Parents face numerous challenges when caring for children with T1DM, particularly at home owing to self-care. There is little information available about Arab parents’ experiences and educational needs when caring for children with TIDM. The purpose of this study was to explore the experiences and educational needs of Arab parental caregivers in Saudi Arabia who live with and care for children diagnosed with T1DM. An inductive qualitative descriptive design was used in this study. The data were amassed over a 4 month period through audio-recorded semi-structured interviews with 16 Arab parents of children aged 18 years and under who had been diagnosed with T1DM within the previous 6 months. Data were analyzed through a qualitative content analysis. The results could be classified into 3 categories related to the parents’ experience of caring for a child newly diagnosed with T1DM and their educational needs and can be described as follows: (1) management of uncertainty regarding T1DM; (2) management of new daily life situations; and (3) self-care management within the family. The Arab parents of children with T1DM accentuated the need for continuous professional support to manage uncertainty due to changes in everyday life situations. The findings confirmed the significance of culturally and contextually relevant education regarding T1DM for parents, children, and school personnel. Educational interventions and support in the community are recommended to improve daily life situations for families and children with T1DM.

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Needs of schoolchildren with type 1 diabetes in Extremadura: Family perceptions

Cited by 5 publications

References 18 publications

School practice and preparedness in caring for children with type 1 diabetes: A Saudi nationwide cross‐sectional study

School practice and preparedness in caring for children with type 1 diabetes: A Saudi nationwide cross‐sectional study

Predicting Quality of Life among Mothers in an Online Health Community for Children with Type 1 Diabetes

Experience and Educational Needs of Arab Parental Caregivers Regarding their Children Newly Diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes in Saudi Arabia: A Qualitative Study

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