Perceived Peer Support and Diabetes Management From Adolescence Into Early Emerging Adulthood

Objectives: The objective of the study was to examine longitudinal associations of perceived diabetes-specific peer support with adherence and glycemic control among late adolescents with type 1 diabetes as they transition out of high school and into early emerging adulthood. Method: As part of a la...

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Published in:Health psychology 2018-11, Vol.37 (11), p.1055-1058
Main Authors: Pihlaskari, Andrea K., Wiebe, Deborah J., Troxel, Natalie R., Stewart, Sunita M., Berg, Cynthia A.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adherence
Adolescent
Adolescent Psychology
Adolescents
Adults
Blood Glucose - metabolism
Blood Sugar
Classmates
Diabetes
Diabetes Mellitus
Diabetes Mellitus, Type 1 - blood
Diabetes Mellitus, Type 1 - drug therapy
Disease Management
Emerging Adulthood
Female
Glycated Hemoglobin A - metabolism
Glycemic control
High risk
High Schools
Human
Humans
Insulin - administration & dosage
Insulin - blood
Life transitions
Male
Peer Group
Peer Relations
Peer Support
Peer tutoring
Polls & surveys
School buildings
Secondary schools
Social Support
Surveys and Questionnaires
Test Construction
Type 1 Diabetes
Type 1 diabetes mellitus
Young Adult
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Summary:Objectives: The objective of the study was to examine longitudinal associations of perceived diabetes-specific peer support with adherence and glycemic control among late adolescents with type 1 diabetes as they transition out of high school and into early emerging adulthood. Method: As part of a larger study, 211 high school seniors with type 1 diabetes completed confidential online surveys and were reassessed 1 year later. Perceived diabetes-specific peer support and adherence were assessed in each survey. Glycemic control was measured with HbA1c assay kits. Results: Perceived diabetes-specific peer support in high school predicted better adherence across the subsequent year while controlling for initial levels of adherence. Perceived peer support during early emerging adulthood was also associated with better adherence across time, after controlling for initial levels of both adherence and peer support. Conclusions: Perceived diabetes-specific peer support may be a protective factor as late adolescents with type 1 diabetes transition out of high school. Building strong peer support during the transition into early emerging adulthood may facilitate better diabetes management during this high-risk time of development.
ISSN:0278-6133
1930-7810
DOI:10.1037/hea0000662