Adolescent and parent assessments of diabetes mellitus management at school.
This study explored opinions, concerns, and recommendations regarding care of Type 1 diabetes in schools. Thirty adolescent females and their parents participated in semi- structured, individual interviews that were audiotaped, transcribed, coded, and qualitatively analyzed. Responses emerged in three categories: knowledge/training of school staff; foods offered/available at school; and school rules. Participants expressed concerns that school personnel, particularly classroom teachers, possess limited knowledge of diabetes; that healthy food/beverage options are limited in the cafeteria, vending machines, and classrooms; and that school rules impede self-care of diabetes. Implications for enhancing diabetes management at school are noted.
Rachel Hayes-Bohn, MPH, RD, University of Minnesota School of Public Health, 14750 Canada Ave., Rosemount, MN 55068, USA. hayes051@umn.edu
Rachel
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Hayes-Bohn
Dianne
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Neumark-Sztainer
Alison
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Mellin
Joan
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Patterson
D000223:Adaptation, Psychological; D000293:Adolescent; D000294:Adolescent Behavior; D000328:Adult; D003922:Diabetes Mellitus, Type 1 / Q000451:nursing / Q000523:psychology; D005247:Feeding Behavior; D005260:Female; D005522:Food Services / Q000592:standards; D015438:Health Behavior; D006266:Health Education; D007722:Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D015146:Midwestern United States; D010287:Parent-Child Relations; D010290:Parents; D012307:Risk Factors; D012572:School Health Services / Q000592:standards*; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires