Abstract
Previous studies indicated an association between behavior problems (internalizing, externalizing) and glycemic control (HbA1c) in youth with type 1 diabetes (T1D). The aim of this study is to examine if this association is mediated by self-confidence and mismanagement of diabetes. Problem behavior was assessed with the Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire. Mediating variables were assessed using the Confidence in Diabetes Self-Care-Youth and Diabetes Mismanagement Questionnaire. HbA1c was derived from hospital charts. Bootstrap mediation analysis for multiple mediation was utilized. 88 youths with T1D, age 11-15 y, participated. The relation between both overall problem behavior and externalizing behavior problems and HbA1c was mediated through confidence in diabetes self-care and mismanagement (a 1 b 1 + a 2 b 2 path; point estimate = 0.50 BCa CI 95% 0.25-0.85; a 1 b 1 + a 2 b 2 path; point estimate = 0.73 BCa CI 95% 0.36-1.25). Increased problem behavior in youth with T1D is associated with elevated HbA1c and mediated by low self-confidence and diabetes mismanagement. Screening for problem behavior and mismanagement and assisting young patients in building confidence seem indicated to optimize glycemic control
| Original language | English |
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| Article number | 3159103 |
| Pages (from-to) | 3159103 |
| Number of pages | 6 |
| Journal | Journal of diabetes research |
| Volume | 2016 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - 2016 |
Keywords
- Adolescent
- Child
- Diabetes Mellitus, Type 1/blood
- Female
- Glycated Hemoglobin A/analysis
- Humans
- Male
- Problem Behavior/psychology
- Self Concept
- Social Behavior
