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Effect of group hope therapy on self-efficacy of adolescents with type 1 diabetes

SUMMARY

OBJECTIVE:

This study aims to determine the effect of group hope therapy on the self-efficacy of adolescents with type 1 diabetes.

METHODS:

This randomized clinical trial was conducted on 45 adolescent patients with type 1 diabetes in Iran. The subjects were randomly assigned into the intervention and control groups. The intervention group received eight 90-min sessions of group hope therapy using Snyder's method.

RESULTS:

The mean score of self-efficacies in the intervention group was significantly higher than the control group (p<0.05).

CONCLUSION:

The results of the study suggested that group hope therapy had a significant impact on self-efficacy of adolescents with type 1 diabetes but had no effect on academic self-efficacy and self-efficacy in blood glucose management.

KEYWORDS:
Hope; Diabetes mellitus; Self efficacy; Iran; Adolescent

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