Assessment of Psychological State of Mothers of Diabetic Children Aged 5 and Under (in Terms of Depression, Stress, Coping , Anxiety, Fear of Hypoglycemia) and Influencing Factors of This Psychological State

Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Besancon24 enrolled

Overview

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.

Study Type

OBSERVATIONAL

Enrollment

Conditions

Depression

Eligibility

Sex: FEMALE

Medical Language ↔ Plain English

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

Locations (1)

CHU Besançon

Besançon, France

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Evaluation of depression among mothers of children aged 5 or under with type 1 diabetes

Assessment with self-administered questionnaires

Time frame: at enrollment