Chores and diabetes self-management in youth: Initial findings from a cross-sectional study.
Background and Objectives: Diabetes is a chronic condition that requires intensive management for optimal health. This study investigated the relationship between children's involvement in household chores, their independence in completing these tasks, and their diabetes self-management. Methods: Da...
| Publicado en: | Chronic Illness Vol. 22; no. 2; pp. 162 - 173 |
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Sage Publications Inc.
Jun2026
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