Summary:
In adults with type 1 diabetes (T1D), a short-term online educational program significantly reduced diabetes stigma, improved body image, and enhanced body image coping strategies compared to standard care with no intervention, though it was associated with no reported adverse effects.
| PICO | Description |
|---|---|
| Population | Adults diagnosed with type 1 diabetes (T1D), recruited using convenience sampling, totaling 88 individuals. |
| Intervention | Participation in four online educational sessions focusing on diabetes stigma, body image, and coping strategies. |
| Comparison | Control group receiving standard care without any additional educational intervention. |
| Outcome | The intervention group had significantly lower posttest DSAS-1 scores (reduced stigma), lower BIS scores at posttest and follow-up (improved body image), and higher BICSI scores at posttest and follow-up (enhanced body image coping strategies), all at p < 0.001. |
Source: Jamshidi, Negin, et al. “Effectiveness of an Online Educational Program on Diabetes Stigma, Body Image and Body Image Coping Strategies in Adults With Type 1 Diabetes: A Randomised Clinical Trial.” Read article here.
