The effect of an educational program on the Self-Efficacy among adolescents with juvenile diabetes

Abstract

Background: Juvenile diabetes is the most common endocrine disease during infancy and adolescence causing serious coping problems so adolescents must adapt to and effectively manage their illness. Aim of the study: this study aimed to evaluate the effect of an educational program on the self-efficacy among adolescents with juvenile diabetes. Research design: A quasi-experimental design was utilized in the current study. Setting: This study was conducted at outpatient pediatric endocrinology clinic at Beni Suef university Hospital. Subjects: A purposive sample of 84 adolescents with juvenile diabetes. Tools of data collection: Three tools were used: tool (1) interviewing questionnaire, tool (2) checklist of reported practices, tool (3) self-efficacy scale. Results: this study noted there was a high statistically significant positive correlation between the studied adolescents' total knowledge and their self- efficacy post program implementation. As well as, there was a statistically significant correlation between the studied adolescents' total practice and their self- efficacy post program implementation. Conclusion: The current study concluded that, implementation of an educational program has a positive effect on improving self-efficacy among adolescents with juvenile diabetes. Recommendation: Continuous educational programs to improve knowledge and self-efficacy among adolescents with juvenile diabetes.