Children with Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus and their friends: the influence of this interaction in the management of the disease

Revista Latino-Americana de Enfermagem

Valéria De Cássia Sparapani²  Ana Luiza Vilela Borges¹  Isa Ribeiro De Oliveira Dantas¹  Raquel Pan¹  Lucila Castanheira Nascimento¹ 

[1] ,Universidade de São Paulo Faculdade de Medicina de Ribeirão Preto Hospital das Clínicas SP ,Brazil

关键词: Child;    Diabetes Mellitus;    Type 1;    Friends;    Criança;    Diabetes Mellitus Tipo 1;    Amigos;    Niño;    Diabetes Mellitus Tipo 1;    Amigos;   

DOI  :  10.1590/S0104-11692012000100016

来源: SciELO

【 摘 要 】

Friends' support is a key element in the management of Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus. This study describes the influence of friends on the lives of children with Diabetes Mellitus and its implications for managing the disease. Empirical data were collected through semi-structured interviews, supported with the use of puppets, with 19 children aged between seven and 12 years old. The qualitative analysis of the testimonies allowed understanding the phenomenon from two perspectives: the attitude of friends towards the child, positively or negatively affecting the disease's management, and the attitude of the child toward friends. The knowledge of those involved and the interaction between the children with DM1 and their friends impacts the management of the disease. Understanding the implications of these interactions contributes to the delivery of qualified nursing care to this population.

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