Research Article

Metabolic Control and Illness Perceptions in Adolescents with Type 1 Diabetes

Table 1

Correlations between HbA1c and illness perceptions (BIPQ), eating disorder psychopathology (ChEDE), coping strategies (ACOPE), and insulin beliefs (BMQ).

AllFemalesMales

BIPQ consequences.277.355.121
BIPQ timeline.047.055−.006
BIPQ personal control.365.484.106
BIPQ treatment control.084.158−.091
BIPQ identity.131.220−.133
BIPQ coherence.155.328−.263
BIPQ emotional representations.177.219.048
BIPQ concern.198.340−.083
ChEDE eating restriction.265.287.188
ChEDE shape concern.135.152−.016
ChEDE weight concern.191.172.205
ChEDE eating concern.155.180−.044
ACOPE being social.089.061.062
ACOPE seeking diversion−.033−.009−.056
ACOPE ventilating negative feelings−.163−.260.034
ACOPE developing self-reliance−.121−.135−.128
ACOPE solving family problems.089−.031.200
BMQ insulin necessity.035.080−.129
BMQ insulin concern.060.060−.016

Note. Significance level = <.05; = <.01.