Self-esteem in Turkish diabetic children

Area of Science:

• Pediatric Endocrinology
• Developmental Psychology
• Chronic Disease Management

Background:

• Self-esteem is crucial for adolescent development, influenced by personal and social factors.
• Children with type 1 diabetes face unique challenges impacting their psychosocial well-being.
• Adolescence is a period of significant physical, personal, and social change, intensified by chronic illness.

Purpose of the Study:

• To evaluate and compare the self-esteem levels of children diagnosed with type 1 diabetes mellitus.
• To investigate potential differences in self-esteem between diabetic children and their healthy peers.
• To understand the impact of type 1 diabetes on the self-esteem of young adolescents.

Main Methods:

• Prospective study design involving Turkish children aged 10-14 years.
• Inclusion of a study group diagnosed with type 1 diabetes mellitus.
• Selection of a control group of healthy primary school children for comparison.

Main Results:

• Analysis of self-esteem in children with type 1 diabetes mellitus.
• Comparison of self-esteem scores between the diabetic and control groups.
• Identification of factors influencing self-esteem in pediatric diabetes patients.

Conclusions:

• The study provides insights into the self-esteem of children with type 1 diabetes.
• Findings may inform interventions to support the psychosocial health of pediatric diabetes patients.
• Understanding self-esteem differences can aid in holistic care for children with chronic conditions.