Sunjoo Boo1, Youngmee Ahn2, Ji Eun Lee3, Narae Kang2, Heesook Kang4, Min Sohn2. 1. College of Nursing, Ajou University, Suwon, South Korea. 2. Department of Nursing, Inha University, Incheon, South Korea. 3. Department of Pediatrics, Inha University Graduate School of Medicine, and Inha University Hospital, Incheon, South Korea. 4. Department of Pediatrics, Inha University Hospital, Incheon, South Korea.
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.
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.