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Understanding the construct of fear of hypoglycemia in pediatric type 1 diabetes

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Shepard, J. A., Vajda, K., Nyer, M., Clarke, W., Gonder-Frederick, L.·2014·Journal of Pediatric Psychology

Abstract

OBJECTIVE: Fear of hypoglycemia (FoH) can be a significant barrier to glycemic control in pediatric type 1 diabetes (T1D). This study aimed to explore underlying constructs of the Hypoglycemia Fear Survey (HFS) for parents (PHFS) and children (CHFS). METHODS: Data were aggregated from five studies of 259 youth with T1D and 250 parents. Exploratory Factor Analysis was used to determine the underlying factors of the CHFS and PHFS. RESULTS: Similar four-factor solutions were found for the CHFS and PHFS. Both subscales consisted of two factors: Behavior Subscale (1) behaviors used to keep blood glucose (BG) high to prevent hypoglycemia (Maintain High BG) and (2) other actions to avoid hypoglycemia (Avoidance); Worry Subscale (1) concerns about helplessness (Helplessness) and (2) negative social consequences associated with hypoglycemia (Social Consequences). CONCLUSIONS: These constructs provide a more comprehensive understanding of pediatric FoH and have implications for interventions aimed at reducing FoH in this population.

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Authors
Shepard, J. A., Vajda, K., Nyer, M., Clarke, W., & Gonder-Frederick, L.
Affiliations
Harvard University (US)
Venue
Journal of Pediatric Psychology
Published
2014-09-11
Volume
39
Issue
10
Pages
1115-1125
ISSN
  • 0146-8693 (ISSN-L)
  • 1465-735X
OpenAlex
W2167175707
Cited by
82
References
40
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FWCI
2.68
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
Locations
  • Journal of Pediatric Psychology (publishedVersion)
  • Europe PMC (PubMed Central) (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed Central (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
Funders
  • National Institutes of Health
  • National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (R21DK080896)
Topics
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism › Diabetes Management and Research
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism › Diabetes Management and Education
  • Life Sciences › Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology › Genetics › Diabetes and associated disorders
Keywords
fear of hypoglycemia, type 1 diabetes in children, factor structure, parental attitudes, children's perceptions, helplessness, glycemic control
MeSH terms
Adolescent, Anxiety, Attitude to Health, Blood Glucose, Child, Diabetes Mellitus, Type 1, Factor Analysis, Statistical, Fear, Female, Humans, Hypoglycemia, Male, Parents

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