Feelings of adolescents with diabetes mellitus regarding the process of living with the disease

Qualitative research conducted in a diabetes service in the countryside of the state of Ceará, Brazil, with 11 teenagers with diabetes mellitus. The study aimed to understand the experience of adolescents facing the process of living with diabetes. Data were collected in 2007 May and June, through s...

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Published in:Revista brasileira de enfermagem 2013-07, Vol.66 (4), p.479
Main Authors: Alencar, Delmo de Carvalho, Lima, Adman Câmara Soares, de Almeida, Vitória de Cássia Félix, Sampaio, Karla Jimena de Araújo de Jesus, Damasceno, Marta Maria Coelho, Alencar, Ana Maria Parente Garcia
Format: Article
Language:Portuguese
Subjects:
Adolescent
Child
Diabetes Mellitus - psychology
Emotions
Female
Humans
Male
Young Adult
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Summary:Qualitative research conducted in a diabetes service in the countryside of the state of Ceará, Brazil, with 11 teenagers with diabetes mellitus. The study aimed to understand the experience of adolescents facing the process of living with diabetes. Data were collected in 2007 May and June, through semi-structured interviews. It was observed that the teenager faces difficulties since the moment of diagnosis, especially because their food habits and lifestyles need to change, triggering feelings like fear, insecurity and anger. Over time, they incorporate the necessary changes to treatment and care, and begin to see the disease as normal. One concludes that it is necessary to understand teenagers, their behaviors, fears and desires and support them in the different areas of this experience.
ISSN:0034-7167