Depression
Conditions
Keywords
Diabetic children, Mothers
Brief summary
The incidence of type one diabetes is still rising, especially in children under 5 years old. Mothers often are the primary caregivers of these children. To take care of a young child with diabetes is a great responsibility and mothers must be constantly vigilant. This study aims to assess the psychological state of these mothers (in term of depression, anxiety, stress, coping, fear of hypoglycemia) and factors which influence this state.
Interventions
None listed
Sponsors
Study design
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
* Mother of diabetic child aged 5 and under, followed-up in Pediatrics Department of Besançon University Hospital.
Exclusion criteria
* Mother of diabetic child older than 5 years old
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Evaluation of depression among mothers of children aged 5 or under with type 1 diabetes | at enrollment | Assessment with self-administered questionnaires |
Countries
France