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Psychometric properties of the hypoglycemia fear survey—Parents (HFS-P) in the ...
Costa, Vasco; Patton, Susana R.; Vale, Sónia do; Sampaio, Lurdes; Limbert, Catarina; Brandão, TâniaBackground/Objectives: Hypoglycemia occurs when blood glucose levels drop significantly below the normal range leading to unpleasant symptoms and a greater risk of acute complications. Fear of hypoglycemia (FH) is a conditioned psychological response to hypoglycemia frequently experienced by people with type 1 diabetes (T1D) and their loved ones. The present study aimed to examine the psychometric properties of...
Parental psychosocial variables and glycemic control in T1D pediatric age: A sy...
Costa, Vasco; Pereira, Bárbara; Patton, Susana R.; Brandão, TâniaThis review aimed to summarize the evidence regarding the relationship between parental psychosocial (e.g., fear of hypoglycemia, stress and family conflict) and glycemic outcomes in children between the age of 1–10 years old. Diabetes (T1D) in young children can be very complex to manage for their parents since they are the main individuals responsible for T1D tasks. Also, parental psychological adjustment imp...