ODP234 Proposal for an Inclusive Diabetes Education Program in Regional Schools

Abstract

Abstract Diabetes is increasing in children and adolescents. Kids have great challenges in schools. We proposed one routine Diabetes Education Program in Regional Schools. Diabetes Education Program in Regional Schools was approved to be applied in Schools of Brasília, Capital of Brazil, using KIDS Information Pack of International Diabetes Federation (IDF), translated to Brazilian Portuguese, and tests: Diabetes Attitudes Questionnaire modified (ATT-19) and Diabetes Knowledge Scale (DKN-A). These questionnaires were translated to Portuguese and validated in Brazil. The Program includes accessible language with easy presentation of KIDS Pack of IDF for students, parents, teachers and other school professionals. To study the diabetes attitude of the diabetic students the ATT-19 should be enlarged to better understanding: questions 2, 5, 9, 11, 17 expanded, asking about feelings at school. To increase social support DKN-A should be applied for all involved. KIDS Guide is accessible and free: https://kids.idf.org/resource/. ATT-19 measures psychological adjustment to diabetes. Scores higher than 70 indicate a positive diabetes attitude. The main application of ATT-19 is associated with the assessment of educative interventions, so asking about feelings at school can better quantify psychological and emotional aspects of diabetes in the students and maximise the quality of care and teaching in schools. Diabetic students should have the opportunity to express themselves about their attitudes towards diabetes in the school and this should be worked for a more inclusive environment and quality learning. In this Diabetes Program is suggested five complementary issues in ATT 19 that will not interfere in the final analysis and can promote a better understanding of diabetic students attitude in schools: 2 A: "I don't like that calling me diabetic at school. "5 A: "I often feel embarrassed at school for having diabetes. "9 A: "I try to let people at school not know that I'm diabetic. "11A: "My diabetes diet doesn't interfere in the way of my life at school. "17A: "There's no one at school I can talk to openly about my diabetes. "DKN-A is about general knowledge of Diabetes. Score equal to or greater than eight indicates sufficient knowledge about diabetes. The use of DKN-A for all involved in schools brings advantages. High knowledge combined with positive attitudes towards diabetes are factors that help metabolic control and treatment adherence of diabetics students and facilitate social support. A big deal for schools is to understand their diabetic students, promoting a safe place where they are well cared for and educated with equal rights and without prejudice. The creation of a Diabetes Education Program regularly in schools is simple and inexpensive and favors a more inclusive environment. The use of free IDF material and questionnaires adapted from diabetes for school use should be routinely implemented in schools. Presentation: No date and time listed