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. 2006 Mar;31(2):174-83.
doi: 10.1093/jpepsy/jsj004. Epub 2005 Mar 3.

The relation between family factors and metabolic control: the role of diabetes adherence

Adam B Lewin  1 , Amanda D Heidgerken, Gary R Geffken, Laura B Williams, Eric A Storch, Kenneth M Gelfand, Janet H Silverstein
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The relation between family factors and metabolic control: the role of diabetes adherence

Adam B Lewin et al. J Pediatr Psychol. 2006 Mar.

Abstract

Objectives: To examine family factors as predictors of metabolic control in children with type 1 diabetes and determine whether adherence behaviors mediate this relationship.

Method: Participants were 109 children (ages 8-18) and a parent. Measures of diabetes-specific family functioning and an adherence interview were completed. Glycosylated hemoglobin (HbA1c) was the index of metabolic control.

Results: Family functioning and adherence were strongly associated with metabolic control. Combined with demographic information, these constructs accounted for 49% of the variance in metabolic control. Age moderated the relation between aspects of family functioning and HbA1c. Path analyses suggest that adherence mediates the relationship between family functioning and metabolic control.

Conclusions: Family functioning and adherence behaviors are strongly related to a child's health status. Assessment of diabetes-specific family functioning, in addition to adherence, is an important factor in understanding metabolic control.

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