MSF, Department of Nursing, University of Science and Technology Hospital, Sana'a University, Sana'a University, Yemen
Research Article
Impacts on the Family due to Living with Child having Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus
Author(s): Ammar Albourhi
Background: Type 1 diabetes is increasing by approximately 3% each year globally. Type 1 diabetes can manifest at any stage during the human life cycle, but particularly demanding when it present in a child. The diagnosis in a child can cause parental distress and anxiety, the effects of which can be long lasting. The diagnosis of a T1D affects not only the parents but the whole child family.
Objectives: To determine impacts on the family living with child having T1D.
Method: Cross sectional study conducted on 138 families in Sana’a city. Convenience sampling used to select parents of diabetic children aged 6-14 years. Structured questionnaire was completed using face to face interview.
Results: In the current study. Parents in relationship of to the participate to the child was father (49.2.. View More»
DOI:
10.35248/2155-6156.21.12.864
