I Get by with a Little Help from my Family and Friends: Adolescents' Support for Diabetes Care |
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| Authors: | La Greca, Annette M. Auslander, Wendy F. Greco, Peggy Spetter, Dante Fisher, Edwin B., Jr. Santiago, Julio V. |
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| Affiliation: | University of Miami, Washington University Diabetes Research and Training Center and Center for Health Behavior Research, Nemour Children's Clinic, Tufts University Medical School, Washington University Diabetes Research and Training Center and Center for Health Behavior Research 2All correspondence should be sent to Annette M. La Greca, P.O. Box 248185, University of Miami, Coral Gables, Florida 33124 |
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| Abstract: | Evaluated and compared the support provided by family membersand friends for adolescents' diabetes care. Family and friendsupport also were examined in relation to other measures ofsocial support, to demographic variables (age, gender, durationof diabetes) and to adherence. Using a structured interview,74 adolescents with diabetes described the ways that familymembers and friends provided support for diabetes management(insulin shots, blood glucose monitoring, eating proper meals,exercise), and for helping them to "feel good about their diabetes."Families provided more support than friends for three managementtasks (insulin injections, blood glucose monitoring, meals);this support was largely instrumental. In contrast, friendsprovided more emotional support for diabetes than families.Greater family support was related to younger age, shorter diseaseduration, and better treatment adherence. Implications of thefindings include encouraging parents to remain involved in adolescents'treatment management, and involving peers as supportive companionsfor meals and exercise. |
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| Keywords: | adolescents family support peer support diabetes care adherence friends. |
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