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Cross-sectional study assesses DKA knowledge among parents of children with T1DM, indicating a need for educational interventions.
BACKGROUND: Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) is a life-threatening complication of type 1 diabetes (T1DM) and a leading cause of pediatric mortality. Prevention depends on caregivers' ability to recognize early signs and initiate proper sick-day management. However, data on DKA awareness among Iranian parents remains limited. This study aimed to evaluate both subjective self-ratings and objective calculated knowledge regarding DKA among parents of children with T1DM. METHOD: ) to identify predictors of awareness. RESULTS: =0.280, P = 0.01), longer disease duration (P = 0.01), and prior DKA admission (P = 0.02). Awareness showed no significant relationship with the child's most recent HbA1c levels (P = 0.98). CONCLUSION: Parental DKA knowledge is critically inadequate. As DKA mortality is preventable through early detection, targeted educational interventions and accessible resources are urgently needed to empower parents and improve clinical outcomes for children with T1DM.
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