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High Prevalence of Diabetes Distress in a University Population by Elizabeth A. Beverly; Rochelle G. Rennie; Emily H. Guseman; Alicia Rodgers; Amber M. Healy is a Economics, Econometrics and Finance article available to read on EtoBox.
What is High Prevalence of Diabetes Distress in a University Population about?
Context: Diabetes distress is an affective condition that addresses an individual's frustrations, worries, and concerns about living with diabetes. It is associated with fewer self-care behaviors, suboptimal glycemic control, and lower quality of life (QOL). For these reasons, diabetes care guidelines recommend routine assessment of diabetes distress. Objective: To assess diabetes distress in a university population. Methods: This study was conducted using a descriptive, cross-sectional design. Researchers assessed diabetes distress and other psychosocial factors via an electronic anonymous survey among students, faculty, and staff at a large university in the Midwest. Results: A total of 173 participants completed the survey (mean [SD] age, 35.1 [16.7] years), with 108 [62.4%] female and 142 [82.1%] white participants). Eighty-five participants had type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM), and 88 had type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). Of the 85 T1DM participants, 23 (27.4%) reported high diabetes distress, and 27 (30.7%) T2DM participants reported high diabetes distress. Sixteen T1DM (18.8%) and 15 T2DM (17.0%) participants screened positive for severe depression. Severe depression was assoc
Who reads High Prevalence of Diabetes Distress in a University Population?
It is typically read by researchers, students, and practitioners in Economics, Econometrics and Finance.
- Author
- Elizabeth A. Beverly; Rochelle G. Rennie; Emily H. Guseman; Alicia Rodgers; Amber M. Healy
- Publisher
- Walter de Gruyter GmbH
- Published
- 2019
- Language
- EN
- Field
- Economics, Econometrics and Finance (Social Sciences)