title: An analysis of the relationships between peer support and diabetes outcomes in adolescents with type 1 diabetes.
abstract: This study explores the relationships between the various subtypes of global and diabetes-specific peer support and health outcomes in adolescents with type 1 diabetes. Global peer support significantly predicted self-care and glycated haemoglobin, although no associations were identified for diabetes-specific support overall, nor its factors. When comparing participants with above or below average glycaemic control, significantly greater diabetes-specific support was reported in those with poorer control. It is suggested that this may be related to feelings of nagging, in which diabetes-specific support is perceived as harassment.
authors.affiliation: University of Buckingham, UK.
authors.forename: Emily
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Doe
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D001524:Behavioral Medicine; D001786:Blood Glucose; D003376:Counseling; D003430:Cross-Sectional Studies; D003922:Diabetes Mellitus, Type 1 / Q000628:therapy; D004739:England; D005260:Female; D006442:Glycated Hemoglobin / Q000032:analysis; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010379:Peer Group; D012648:Self Care; D012944:Social Support; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires; D016896:Treatment Outcome
chemical_list: D001786:Blood Glucose; D006442:Glycated Hemoglobin
keywords: adherence; adolescence; diabetes; health psychology; social support