ABSTRACT Aim This study aimed to determine the effectiveness of an online educational program on diabetes stigma, body image, and body image coping strategies in adults with T1D. Methods In this randomised clinical trial, 88 participants were selected using convenience sampling and randomly allocated into the intervention ( n = 44) and control ( n = 44) groups. The intervention group received four online educational sessions. Primary outcomes were the diabetes stigma, body image and body image coping strategies, which were measured before, immediately after and 1 month after the intervention using the Type 1 Diabetes Stigma Assessment Scale (DSAS‐1), the Body Image Scale (BIS) and the Body Image Coping Strategies Inventory (BICSI). Data were analysed using independent samples t ‐test, ANOVA and repeated measures analysis of variance test. Results Compared with the control group, the intervention group had significantly lower posttest scores for DSAS‐1, lower posttest and follow‐up scores for BIS, as well as higher posttest and follow‐up scores in BICSI (all p < 0.001). Conclusion A short‐term educational program can effectively improve diabetes stigma awareness, body image and body image coping strategies in adults with T1D. IRCT Registration IRCT registration number: IRCT20200421047161N2; registration date:2023‐01‐20; https://irct.behdasht.gov.ir/ .
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