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Adolescent and Parent Assessments of Diabetes Mellitus Management at School
Author(s) -
HayesBohn Rachel,
NeumarkSztainer Dianne,
Mellin Alison,
Patterson Joan
Publication year - 2004
Publication title -
journal of school health
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.851
H-Index - 86
eISSN - 1746-1561
pISSN - 0022-4391
DOI - 10.1111/j.1746-1561.2004.tb08215.x
Subject(s) - cafeteria , diabetes mellitus , psychology , medical education , school health , school health education , medicine , diabetes management , health education , family medicine , developmental psychology , nursing , gerontology , type 2 diabetes , public health , pathology , endocrinology
This study explored opinions, concerns, and recommendations regarding care of Type 1 diabetes in schools. Thirty adolescent females and their parents participated in semi‐ structured, individual interviews that were audiotaped, transcribed, coded, and qualitatively analyzed. Responses emerged in three categories: knowledge/training of school staff; foods offered/available at school; and school rules. Participants expressed concerns that school personnel, particularly classroom teachers, possess limited knowledge of diabetes; that healthy food/beverage options are limited in the cafeteria, vending machines, and classrooms; and that school rules impede self‐care of diabetes. Implications for enhancing diabetes management at school are noted. (J Sch Health. 2004;74(5): 166–169)