Silvana Zaffani
Italy
Research Article
Anxiety, Depression and Quality of Life in Italian Youths with Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus
Author(s): Silvana Zaffani, Isabella Maccagnan, Anita Morandi, Lara Comerlati, Alberto Sabbion, Giovanna Contreas, Marco Marigliano and Claudio MaffeisSilvana Zaffani, Isabella Maccagnan, Anita Morandi, Lara Comerlati, Alberto Sabbion, Giovanna Contreas, Marco Marigliano and Claudio Maffeis
Background: Psychological problems and low quality of life (QoL) in children with
type 1 Diabetes Mellitus
T1DM) were reported as correlated with T1DM. This study wants to test if the prevalence of anxiety and depression is higher in young patients with T1DM than in controls, if the level of QoL is lower and if anxiety and QoL correlate with glyco-metabolic control. Methods: A total of 100 children with T1DM, aged 8-13 years, were recruited and 114 healthy children were recruited as controls. All children with T1DM were receiving a routine psychological support. Patients and controls underwent three questionnaires [the Self Administrated Psychiatric Scale Scales for Children and Adolescents (SAFA), the Children’s
Depression
Inventory (CDI) and the Pediatric Quality of Life Inventory (PedsQL)]. Diabetes–related, physical and socio-dem.. View More»
