Determination of Factors Affecting School Life of Children Aged 7-12 with Type 1 Diabetes: A Sample of a University Hospital

Authors : Hediye Yapıcılar, Remziye Semerci

Pages : 88-96

Doi:10.25048/tudod.1363641

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Publication Date : 2024-04-29

Article Type : Research Paper

Abstract :Aim: This research aims to investigate the factors influencing the school experiences of children with Type 1 Diabetes. Material and Methods: The descriptive and cross-sectional study was conducted with 100 children aged 7-12, diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes mellitus. Research data was collected using the \"Diabetes Management at School: Child Questionnaire.\" Descriptive statistics and chi-square tests were used for data analysis. Results: There is a relationship between children\'s age and receiving assistance with insulin pump application at school (t=21.782, p 0.05). A significant relationship was found between the age at first diabetes diagnosis and missing school due to diabetesrelated issues (t=5.141, p<0.05). There is a significant relationship between children\'s HbA1c levels and experiencing failure at school due to diabetes (t= 16.504, p<0.05). A significant relationship exists between children\'s age at first diabetes diagnosis and experiencing failure at school due to diabetes (t=16.504 (p<0.05). Conclusion: 50% of those diagnosed with diabetes between ages 0-5 had to miss school due to diabetes-related reasons. 75% of those with poor HbA1c levels experienced failure at school due to diabetes. Children diagnosed with diabetes before the age of five experienced more failure at school. This study concludes that HbA1c level and age at diagnosis are significant factors affecting a child\'s school attendance and performance. Education planning for the child, family, and school personnel, active involvement of school nurses in education planning, and implementing education programs from the time of diagnosis are recommended.
Keywords : Çocuk, Tip 1 Diabetes Mellitus, okul yaşantısı, hemşirelik