Self-care problems of adolescents with type 1 diabetes in southern Taiwan.
The purpose of this study was to explore problems encountered in self-care of adolescents with type 1 diabetes (type 1 + insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus) from a patient-oriented perspective in Taiwan. Thirteen girls and six boys were recruited for participation. An open-ended, in-depth interview method was used for data collection. Findings revealed that 26.3% to 42.1% of the subjects' self-care activities were administered by parents, 36.8% did not use any meal plan, 10% could not manage their hypoglycemia well, and 36.8% had difficulties following prescribed regimens and tried alternative therapies such as herbal medicines or nutrient supplements. Results indicate the importance of parents encouraging their children to take on self-care responsibilities. Professional staffs also need to help modify contents and schedules of regimens for each adolescent patient.
Chien
Shu Chun
SC
Prefectural Nursing University, Miyazaki, Japan. chien@mpu.ac.jp
Larson
Eric
E
Nakamura
Nobua
N
Lin
Shio J
SJ
D000203:Activities of Daily Living; D000223:Adaptation, Psychological; D000293:Adolescent; D001294:Attitude to Health; D015190:Blood Glucose Self-Monitoring; D000529:Complementary Therapies / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D003922:Diabetes Mellitus, Type 1 / Q000097:blood / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000523:psychology*; D005260:Female; D006442:Glycated Hemoglobin; D006293:Health Promotion; D006301:Health Services Needs and Demand; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D015404:Nursing Methodology Research; D010290:Parents / Q000523:psychology; D010353:Patient Education as Topic; D011340:Problem Solving; D000297:Psychology, Adolescent; D012648:Self Care / Q000379:methods / Q000523:psychology*; D020377:Self Efficacy; D012944:Social Support; D013315:Stress, Psychological / Q000209:etiology / Q000523:psychology; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires; D013624:Taiwan
D006442:Glycated Hemoglobin