Parental Support Crucial for Adolescents with Type 1 Diabetes

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Researchers at Izmir Katip Celebi University have found that parental support is essential for adolescents with type 1 diabetes, affecting their self-efficacy, quality of life, and glycemic control. The study, involving 79 adolescents with T1D, revealed a moderate positive relationship between parental collaboration and adolescent's quality of life, as well as a strong positive relationship between parental collaboration and adolescent's diabetes management self-efficacy. The findings highlight the importance of involving parents in the care and treatment process, especially during adolescence when autonomy and self-management are developing.

Key Takeaways:

  • Parental participation in the care and treatment process has a positive impact on adolescents' self-efficacy and quality of life.
  • Adolescents who self-managed diabetes with the support of both parents, especially their fathers, had better quality of life.
  • There was no relationship between parental collaboration and adolescent's hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) levels.
  • A strong positive relationship was found between parental cooperation and adolescent's diabetes management self-efficacy.
  • Parental support is crucial for adolescents with type 1 diabetes, affecting their overall well-being and glycemic control.
  • The study suggests involving parents in the care and treatment process can lead to better outcomes for adolescents with T1D.
  • The research emphasizes the importance of parental collaboration, especially during adolescence when autonomy and self-management are developing.

Statistics:

  • 79 adolescents with type 1 diabetes participated in the study.
  • The study found a moderate positive relationship between parental collaboration and adolescent's quality of life (p=0.043).
  • A strong positive relationship was found between parental collaboration and adolescent's diabetes management self-efficacy (p<0.001).
  • Adolescents who self-managed diabetes with the support of both parents had a better quality of life.

Sources:

  • The Effect of Parental Collaboration on Diabetes Self-efficacy, Quality of Life and HbA1c Level in Adolescents Diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes. JCRPE, 2025,17(2):176-184.
  • (JCRPE - http://www.jcrpe.org/)
  • Galenos Yayincilik, publisher of JCRPE.
  • https://doi-org.sdpl.idm.oclc.org/10.4274/jcrpe.galenos.2024.2024-4-7