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Chores Participation, Self-Efficacy, and Transition Readiness in Youths With Diabetes: Preliminary Results

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: This study investigated the relationship of chores participation, diabetes management self-efficacy and transition readiness among adolescents with diabetes. Fifty-four youths participated (average age 13.5 years). The CHORES survey evaluated chore participation, the STARx questionnaire assessed health care transition readiness, and the Perceived Diabetes Self-Management Scale (PDSMS) assessed self-efficacy. Results showed that involvement in chores was positively correlated with transition readiness scores ( r = .404, p < .05) and important subdomains of transition, namely self-management and provider communication. Mediation analysis found that self-efficacy significantly influenced the link between chores and transition readiness. This suggests that when adolescents assume more household responsibilities, they may develop greater confidence in managing their diabetes, which in turn enhances their readiness for the health care transition. Encouraging chores participation can improve transition readiness directly and indirectly, through self-efficacy. Understanding these mechanisms is key in designing patient education programs, or psychosocial interventions to support transition. Implications for health care providers and parents are discussed.

Source: OTJR Occupational Therapy Journal of Research

DOI: 10.1177/15394492251360236

Authors: Eniko Rak, Sydney Burford, Drew Wheat, Maggie Budd, Nina Jain

Institution: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Language: English

Topic: Adolescent and Pediatric Healthcare

Subfield: Speech and Hearing

Field: Health Professions

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $4,150