Abstract

Background: Juvenile diabetes is the most common endocrine disease during infancy and adolescence causing serious coping problems so adolescents must adapt to and effectively manage their illness. Aim of the study: this study aimed to evaluate the effect of an educational program on the self-efficacy among adolescents with juvenile diabetes. Research design: A quasi-experimental design was utilized in the current study. Setting: This study was conducted at outpatient pediatric endocrinology clinic at Beni Suef university Hospital. Subjects: A purposive sample of 84 adolescents with juvenile diabetes. Tools of data collection: Three tools were used: tool (1) interviewing questionnaire, tool (2) checklist of reported practices, tool (3) self-efficacy scale. Results: this study noted there was a high statistically significant positive correlation between the studied adolescents' total knowledge and their self- efficacy post program implementation. As well as, there was a statistically significant correlation between the studied adolescents' total practice and their self- efficacy post program implementation. Conclusion: The current study concluded that, implementation of an educational program has a positive effect on improving self-efficacy among adolescents with juvenile diabetes. Recommendation: Continuous educational programs to improve knowledge and self-efficacy among adolescents with juvenile diabetes.

Talk to us

Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have

Schedule a call

Disclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.