Diabetes‐Specific Quality of Life of Korean Children and Adolescents With Type 1 Diabetes. Issue 2 (4th March 2015)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Boo, Sunjoo; Ahn, Youngmee; Lee, Ji Eun; Kang, Narae; Kang, Heesook; Sohn, Min
• Is Part Of: International Journal of Nursing Knowledge. Volume 27:Issue 2(2016:Apr.)
• Page Start: 62
• Page End: 69
• Publication Date: 2015-03-04
• Subjects: Child -- depression -- diabetes mellitus -- Korean -- quality of life; Nursing diagnosis -- Periodicals; Nursing -- Terminology -- Periodicals; Nursing -- Practice -- Periodicals; 616.075
• DOI: 10.1111/2047-3095.12075
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2047-3087

Abstract

Abstract : Purpose: The purpose of this study was to explore the quality of life of children in Korea with type 1 diabetes and related factors. Methods: Children were recruited from a diabetes camp. Data were collected using four instruments: the PedsQL™ 3.2 Diabetes Module, Self‐Efficacy for Diabetes Self‐Management, the Center for Epidemiological Studies Depression Scale for Children, and the Diabetes Management Behavior Scale. Results: Children who were older ( t = 2.197, p = .041), male ( t = −3.579, p = .002), and less depressed ( t = −2.859, p = .010) were more likely to have better quality of life. Conclusion: Further research is needed in children with type 1 diabetes in countries where this disease is rare, and governmental support and public awareness are limited.