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Relationship Between Caregiver Knowledge and Socioeconomic Factors on Glycemic Outcomes of Young Children With Diabetes
Author(s) -
Stallwood Lynda
Publication year - 2006
Publication title -
journal for specialists in pediatric nursing
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.499
H-Index - 38
eISSN - 1744-6155
pISSN - 1539-0136
DOI - 10.1111/j.1744-6155.2006.00062.x
Subject(s) - socioeconomic status , glycemic , medicine , psychological intervention , diabetes mellitus , gerontology , type 2 diabetes , psychology , environmental health , population , nursing , endocrinology
PURPOSE. To describe the relationship between caregiver diabetes knowledge and socioeconomic factors on glycemic outcomes of young children with type 1 diabetes.DESIGN AND METHODS. Seventy‐three caregivers of children less than 9 years of age were conveniently sampled and completed the Michigan Diabetes Research and Training Center Diabetes Knowledge Test and a demographic questionnaire.RESULTS. Higher caregiver knowledge was associated with lower hemoglobin A1c(HbA1c) levels, higher income levels, and being married. Thirty‐three (44%) children had HbA1clevels within the target range.PRACTICE IMPLICATIONS. Perform ongoing knowledge assessments and educational interventions related to deficits, with a special focus on families in lower socioeconomic situations.
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