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Development and initial validation of the diabetes family conflict scale (revised)-short form in a racially and income diverse sample.

Katherine A SemenkovichKristoffer S BerlinRachel L AnkneyMary E KeenanJessica L CookKimberly L KlagesGabrielle G BanksTiffany M RybakRamin AlemzadehAngelica R Eddington
Published in: Pediatric diabetes (2021)
The DFCS-SF developed in the present study shows psychometric integrity in a diverse population of youth and can be utilized by providers to rapidly assess and potentially implement interventions to reduce diabetes family conflict, a psychosocial concern which is associated with elevated HbA1c, non-optimal adherence, diabetes-related stress, and psychological distress.
Keyphrases
  • glycemic control
  • type diabetes
  • cardiovascular disease
  • physical activity
  • mental health
  • young adults
  • insulin resistance
  • adipose tissue
  • depressive symptoms
  • metabolic syndrome
  • skeletal muscle
  • heat stress