Clinical Pediatrics: Open Access
Open Access
ISSN: 2572-0775
ISSN: 2572-0775
Department of Pediatric and Child Health, University of Yaoundé, Soa, Cameroon
Research Article
Psychosocial Profile of Parents of Children Living with Diabetes at the University Hospital of the Mother and Child of N'Djamena
Author(s): Djaury Dadjia*, Djidita H Youssouf, Toralta Josephine, Ildjima O Kadallah, Ngaringuem Adrienne, Dessainbe Djoui, Adoum Chene and Suzanne SAP
Introduction: Childhood diabetes is a public health problem. Psychosocial care for parents would improve the quality of life of children and their families. The aim of this study was to describe the psychosocial profile of parents of children living with diabetes at the N'Djamena Mother and Child University Hospital.
Materials and method: Cross-sectional, descriptive and analytical study, conducted over 6 months from June to December 2024. Included were the parents of diabetic children followed at the University Hospital of the Mother and Child (CHU-ME). The variables studied were epidemiological characteristics. Psychometric scales used included the perceived stress scale, Hamilton anxiety rating scale, and depression questionnaire. Excel and SPSS25 software were used for data entry and analysis.
Results: The .. View More»