Assessment of Psychological State of Mothers of Diabetic Children Aged 5 and Under (in Terms of Depression, Stress, Coping , Anxiety, Fear of Hypoglycemia) and Influencing Factors of This Psychological State

The incidence of type one diabetes is still rising, especially in children under 5 years old. Mothers often are the primary caregivers of these children. To take care of a young child with diabetes is a great responsibility and mothers must be constantly vigilant. This study aims to assess the psychological state of these mothers (in term of depression, anxiety, stress, coping, fear of hypoglycemia) and factors which influence this state.