Determinants of self-care among Jordanian children with type 1 diabetes mellitus.
Salam HamdanEsra' TaybehMervat M AlsousPublished 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.