Factors Affecting Depression and Its Relation to Sleep Quality among Parents of Type 1 Diabetes Patients

Area of Science:

• Psychology
• Endocrinology
• Public Health

Background:

• Type-1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM) is a chronic condition requiring intensive parental management.
• Parental depression is a significant concern in families managing T1DM.
• Factors influencing parental depression in T1DM require further investigation.

Purpose of the Study:

• To identify key factors associated with depression in parents of children with T1DM.
• To inform targeted interventions for supporting parental mental well-being in T1DM care.

Main Methods:

• Cross-sectional descriptive study involving 217 parents of T1DM patients.
• Data collected via survey on related variables.
• Stepwise multiple regression analysis performed using PASW Statistics.

Main Results:

• Three variables significantly impacted parental depression: source of information, resilience-personal competence, and Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) score.
• Higher personal competence and lower PSQI scores were linked to reduced depression.
• The source of information being personal also correlated with lower depression levels.

Conclusions:

• Interventions should provide positive, empowering information for parents managing T1DM.
• Enhancing parental resilience and improving sleep quality are crucial for mitigating depression.
• Addressing these factors can improve the overall mental health of parents caring for children with T1DM.