Quality of life among schoolchildren with type 1 diabetes mellitus and the satisfaction of their guardians towards school health care in Saudi Arabia
Authors' conclusion
The overall HRQoL among schoolchildren with T1DM was average and acceptable to some extent. The PedsQL-DM median score was higher among those who received health care during school time. The guardians' satisfaction of diabetes health care was low, emphasizing the role of health clinics in schools.
Study context
- Population
- Schoolchildren with T1D aged 6–18 years in Saudi Arabia, February to July 2022
- Participants
- 283 participants
- Outcome
- Health-related Quality of Life (HRQoL) by modified PedsQL 3.0 Diabetes Module
Methodological detailsmulticentre
- Multicentre
Main finding
As reported in the abstract
PedsQL-DM score
Grand total PedsQL-DM score, median
64.7
Diabetes symptoms items
61.1
Diabetes management items
68.7
Observational data: associations, not effects.
Further findings
Diabetes symptoms QoL by HbA1c and glucose monitoring
- Lower HbA1c and regular blood glucose monitoring: significantly better QoL concerning diabetes symptoms
Guardians' satisfaction with school diabetes care
- A significant number of guardians not satisfied with current diabetes management at schools
Original publication
Quality of life among schoolchildren with type 1 diabetes mellitus and the satisfaction of their guardians towards school health care in Saudi Arabia. Diabetes Res Clin Pract. Published 10 September 2023. doi:10.
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