Exploring the experiences of mothers of children with type 1 diabetes in Northern Alberta: a qualitative descriptive study
Caring for a child with type 1 diabetes presents many stressors for mothers. Over time, mothers gain confidence about their abilities as caregivers. They find relief in online networks and access to continuous glucose monitors, which alleviate some anxiety and sleep deprivation but also present challenges. Our findings highlight the importance of improving access to affordable technology, psychological support, and respite care to improve loss of personal time and the need for constant vigilance.
Authors
- Tara Azimi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0435-2508)
- Lisa A. Wozniak (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1502-0659)
- Jeffrey Johnson (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8290-2857)
- Stephanie Rose Montesanti (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3284-5767)
- Richard T. Oster (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0657-9263)
Institutions
- Alberta Health Services (CA)
- University of Alberta (CA)
- University of Calgary (CA)
Publication Details
- Journal
- BMC Public Health
- Published
- 2025-05-05
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-025-22457-1
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Diabetes Management and Research
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 1.29
Funders
- Children's Health Research Institute
- Women and Children's Health Research Institute
- University of Alberta