Parent employment and school/daycare decisions among parents of young children with type 1 diabetes. Issue 2 (3rd April 2017)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Herbert, Linda J.; Wall, Katheryne; Monaghan, Maureen; Streisand, Randi
• Is Part Of: Children's health care. Volume 46:Issue 2(2017)
• Page Start: 170
• Page End: 180
• Publication Date: 2017-04-03
• Subjects: Children -- Hospital care -- Periodicals; Child health services -- Periodicals; Children -- Preparation for medical care -- Periodicals; 362.19892
• DOI: 10.1080/02739615.2015.1124776
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0273-9615

Abstract

ABSTRACT: This study explored the employment and school/daycare experiences of parents of young children with type 1 diabetes (T1D). Parents ( n = 134) of young children with T1D (ages 1–6) responded to open-ended questions. Responses were systematically reviewed to identify themes. Four parent employment themes were identified: work cessation/reduction, employment flexibility, significant career impact, and financial pressure. Three school/daycare attendance themes were identified: school/daycare structure and setting, previous experience with T1D, and school/daycare importance. Insulin regimen, child age, and family income were related to parents' decisions. Parents may benefit from clinical programs that assist them with employment and school/daycare decisions.