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Determinants of self-care among Jordanian children with type 1 diabetes mellitus.

Salam HamdanEsra' TaybehMervat M Alsous
Published in: The Journal of the Egyptian Public Health Association (2024)
Participants exhibited varying levels of knowledge about diabetes pharmacotherapy and self-management. Knowledge about diabetes was identified as a predictor for effective self-management. Moreover, glycemic control and diabetes mellitus awareness majorly impact overall self-management behaviors. Tailored education programs are necessary to fill knowledge gaps and enhance diabetes management among children.
Keyphrases
  • glycemic control
  • type diabetes
  • healthcare
  • blood glucose
  • weight loss
  • young adults
  • insulin resistance
  • cardiovascular disease
  • smoking cessation
  • public health
  • skeletal muscle