The knowledge of adolescents with type 1 Diabetes Mellitus about their self-care

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DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18554/refacs.v10i3.5761

Keywords:

Adolescent, Diabetes mellitus, Type 1, Self care, Knowledge

Abstract

Objective: to identify the self-care actions of adolescents with Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus. Methods: qualitative study, carried out between 2019 and 2020, using the dynamics of creativity and body-knowledge sensitivity, in the pediatric endocrinology outpatient clinic of a university hospital in the Brazilian Federal District, DF, Brazil. Data were transcribed and subjected to thematic analysis. Results: 12 adolescents participated, of which 10 were male, seven were 15 years old, six were in elementary school and five were in high school. On previous hospitalizations, five of them hospitalized only once and five between two to five times. Six thematic categories were identified: (Lack of) Care with Food; (Lack of) Control of glycemic levels; (Lack of) Knowledge of the signs and symptoms of altered glycemia and strategies for control; Drug care; Physical activity; and Self-care in the school context. Conclusion: adolescents with Diabetes Mellitus 1 had adequate knowledge about self-care, but showed difficulties in performing the treatment. The role of the nurse is fundamental, not only in health education actions, but also in qualified listening, taking into account the individuality and the moment of each adolescent.

Author Biographies

Daniella Pabriny Viégas da Silva, Universidade de Brasília

Bacharel de Enfermagem pela Universidade de Brasília

Rita de Cássia Melão de Morais, Universidade de Brasília

Departamento de Enfermagem da Faculdade de Ciências da Saúde da Universidade de Brasília

Ana Paula Franco Pacheco, Centro Universitário Euroamericano

Enfermeira. Doutora em Ciências Médicas. Professora do Centro Universitário Euroamericano.

Luiza Moreira Campos, Hospital Universitário de Brasília

Enfermeira. Especialista em Gestão em Saúde e Controle de Infecção Hospitalar. Enfermeira Assistencial do Hospital Universitário de Brasília. 

Mariana André Honorato Franzoi, Universidade de Brasília

Enfermeira. Doutora em Enfermagem. Professora do Departamento de Enfermagem da Faculdade de Ciências da Saúde da Universidade de Brasília

Aline Oliveira Silveira, Universidade de Brasília

Enfermeira. Doutora em Ciências - Cuidado em Saúde. Professora do Departamento de Enfermagem da Faculdade de Ciências da Saúde da Universidade de Brasília.

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Published

2022-09-30

How to Cite

Silva, D. P. V. da, Morais, R. de C. M. de, Pacheco, A. P. F., Campos, L. M., Franzoi, M. A. H., & Silveira, A. O. (2022). The knowledge of adolescents with type 1 Diabetes Mellitus about their self-care. JOURNAL FAMILY, CYCLES OF LIFE AND HEALTH IN SOCIAL CONTEXT, 10(3), 421–435. https://doi.org/10.18554/refacs.v10i3.5761

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