Stigma and Its Association With Glycemic Control and Hypoglycemia in Adolescents and Young Adults With Type 1 Diabetes: Cross-Sectional Study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Qualitative studies in type 1 diabetes indicate that visibility of diabetes supplies, self-care, and hypoglycemia symptoms are associated with stigma and suboptimal management. This may be particularly salient in youth who face concurrent challenges such as establishing autonomy and making vocational choices.

Objective

The aim of the study was to estimate stigma prevalence in youth (aged 14-24 years) with type 1 diabetes and its associations with glycemic control.

Methods

Participants, recruited largely through social media, were asked to complete a Web-based survey and to send via mail capillary blood samples for glycated hemoglobin (HbA_1c) measurement. The primary definition of stigma required endorsement of one or more of 3 stigma-specific ite

SUBMITTER: Brazeau AS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5935805 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature