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ERIC Number: EJ696370
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2004-May-1
Pages: 4
Abstractor: Author
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ISSN: ISSN-0022-4391
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Adolescent and Parent Assessments of Diabetes Mellitus Management at School
Hayes-Bohn, Rachel; Neumark-Sztainer, Dianne; Mellin, Alison; Patterson, Joan
Journal of School Health, v74 n5 p166 May 2004
This study explored opinions, concerns, and recommendations regarding care of Type 1 diabetes in schools. Thirty adolescent females and their parents participated in semi- structured, individual interviews that were audiotaped, transcribed, coded, and qualitatively analyzed. Responses emerged in three categories: (1) knowledge/training of school staff; (2) foods offered/available at school; (3) and school rules. Participants expressed concerns that school personnel, particularly classroom teachers, possess limited knowledge of diabetes; that healthy food/beverage options are limited in the cafeteria, vending machines, and classrooms; and that school rules impede self-care of diabetes. Implications for enhancing diabetes management at school are noted.
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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