Diabetes-Specific Quality of Life of Korean Children and Adolescents With Type 1 Diabetes

Int J Nurs Knowl. 2016 Feb;27(2):62-9. doi: 10.1111/2047-3095.12075. Epub 2015 Mar 4.

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.

Keywords: Child; Korean; depression; diabetes mellitus; quality of life.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Child
  • Cross-Sectional Studies
  • Diabetes Mellitus, Type 1 / physiopathology*
  • Diabetes Mellitus, Type 1 / psychology
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Quality of Life*
  • Republic of Korea
  • Self Efficacy*