Exploring the Lived Experience of Adolescents with type 1 Diabetes Receiving Treatment at Tikur Anbessa Specialized Hospital, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia: A Qualitative Study
| dc.contributor.advisor | Baheretibeb Yonas | |
| dc.contributor.advisor | Girma Engida | |
| dc.contributor.author | Worku Kaleab | |
| dc.date.accessioned | 2020-12-13T06:36:22Z | |
| dc.date.accessioned | 2025-01-08T14:43:13Z | |
| dc.date.available | 2020-12-13T06:36:22Z | |
| dc.date.available | 2025-01-08T14:43:13Z | |
| dc.date.issued | 2019-09 | |
| dc.description.abstract | Introduction :Type 1 diabetes demands lifestyle changes including diet controlling, monitoring of bloodglucose level and administering of insulin. Improved self-care and gaining positive attitudes canhelp to enhance better glucose management and promote long-term benefits. Moreover, understanding the lived experience of adolescents who live with type 1 diabetes from their ownperspective is a significant step in improving diabetes treatment outcomes for this age group. Methods :This qualitative study explored the lived experience of adolescents who live with type 1 diabetic who are receiving outpatient treatment service at TASH. Data was gathered from ten participants and using Semi-structured interviews. The interviews were conducted in Amharic, transcribed and then translated in to English. The data was analyzed using thematic analysis. Results :All participants mentioned that they have problematic relationships with their parents regarding diabetic management and self-care. The over involvement from parents is a concern for participants for independent living and self-management of their condition. The short and long-termcomplications of the condition, the dissatisfaction in the treatment service, lack ofknowledge and understanding of parents about the condition were mentioned as challenges.Accepting their condition by developing awareness and knowledge from the training they getfrom the Ethiopian diabetic association as well as peer acceptance and validation about their condition were helpful for better adjusting to their condition. Conclusion :Finding showed type 1 diabetes is challenging for this age group. These challenges must be addressed to support adolescents in learning to manage their disease and improve health outcomes. | en_US |
| dc.identifier.uri | https://etd.aau.edu.et/handle/123456789/23988 | |
| dc.language.iso | en_US | en_US |
| dc.publisher | Addis Abeba University | en_US |
| dc.subject | Adolescents , type 1 diabetes,lived experience | en_US |
| dc.title | Exploring the Lived Experience of Adolescents with type 1 Diabetes Receiving Treatment at Tikur Anbessa Specialized Hospital, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia: A Qualitative Study | en_US |
| dc.type | Thesis | en_US |