Author:
Ndou Margaren,Raliphaswa Ndidzulafhi Selina,Tshililo Azwidihwi Rose
Abstract
Background: Worldwide, type 1 diabetes mellitus disease is a devastating health condition for both the diagnosed children and caregivers taking care of them. These challenges were drastically affecting caregivers in rendering the required homecare service for their patients. Caring for a child with diabetes mellitus often hurts the caregivers and other family members. Aim: This study aimed to explore the challenges experienced by caregivers during the provision of care to type 1 diabetic children. Setting: The study was conducted in selected health facility of Vhembe District, South Africa. Methods: A qualitative design that was both descriptive and exploratory was used. Non-probability purposive sampling was used to select the caregivers who were taking care of children with type 1 diabetes mellitus at their homes. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 15 participants from the Vhembe district of Limpopo province. Results: Caregivers experienced various challenges related to re-admission, poor understanding of medication, low level of literacy, committed mistakes, poor adherence, and fear of giving an injection. Conclusion: It is imperative to educate the caregivers on the care of children with type 1 diabetes mellitus for them to be competent and knowledgeable in assisting their diabetic children at home.
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