Self-administration of insulin by diabetic type 1 children

Authors

  • Cristina Dall'Antonia Universidade de São Paulo; Escola de Enfermagem de Ribeirão Preto
  • Maria Lúcia Zanetti Universidade de São Paulo; Escola de Enfermagem de Ribeirão Preto; Departamento de Enfermagem Geral e Especializada

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1590/S0104-11692000000300008

Keywords:

diabetes mellitus insulin-dependent, child, nursing

Abstract

The present descriptive study had the goals of characterizing type 1 diabetic children, according to socio-demographic variables and identifying the difficulties related to insulin self-management and home control. 34 type 1 diabetic children were interviewed at a big hospital. Results showed that 82.4% of children were white, 61.8% were female and 54.1% were from nine to eleven years of age, 67.7% were catholic, and 64% had the illness for 3 years. 35.3% of them learned insulin management with their mothers and 32.3% follow a schedule regarding insulin self-administration. Difficulties to perform home control are related to the available resources and lack of information. Results show the need for a planned work integrated by a multiprofessional team and directed to the children whose characteristics meet the mentioned aspects, considering their interdependence and aiming at achieving a successful careb.

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Published

2000-07-01

Issue

Vol. 8 No. 3 (2000)

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Original Articles

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How to Cite

Dall'Antonia, C., & Zanetti, M. L. (2000). Self-administration of insulin by diabetic type 1 children. Revista Latino-Americana De Enfermagem, 8(3), 51-58. https://doi.org/10.1590/S0104-11692000000300008