Psychosocial adaptation of parents of children with type 1 diabetes: a cross-sectional study

Abstract Objectives Type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1D) is a chronic condition that requires continuous management and places a substantial psychosocial burden on families, particularly on parents responsible for daily care. This study aimed to evaluate the psychosocial adaptation of parents of children with T1D and to investigate the relationship between parental psychosocial outcomes and sociodemographic as well as clinical factors. Methods This analytical cross-sectional study was conducted between April and June 2025 at the Pediatric Endocrinology Outpatient Clinic of Ankara Bilkent City Hospital, Türkiye. A total of 328 parents of children aged 0–18 years with T1D were included. Data were collected using a sociodemographic questionnaire, the Parent Diabetes Distress Scale (PDDS), and the Diabetes Family Impact Scale (DFIS). Children’s most recent HbA 1c levels were obtained from medical records. Statistical analyses were performed using IBM SPSS Statistics version 26.0. Results Higher diabetes-related distress and greater family impact were observed among female parents, single parents, and those with lower education and income levels (p