Publications by authors named "A Housni"
Objective: Managing blood glucose levels is challenging for elite athletes with type 1 diabetes (T1D) as competition can cause unpredictable fluctuations. While fear of hypoglycemia during physical activity is well documented, research on hyperglycemia-related anxiety (HRA) is limited. HRA refers to the heightened fear that hyperglycemia-related symptoms will impair functioning.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFAims: This study investigates stigma predictors across ages and genders, addressing a critical gap in understanding diverse populations to reduce related suboptimal clinical and psychosocial outcomes.
Methods: Cross-sectional analysis of self-reported data from BETTER, a Canadian registry of people with type 1 diabetes. Participants (n = 709) completed the 19-item-Diabetes-Stigma Assessment-Scale (DSAS-1) categorized into treated differently, blame and judgment, and identity concerns sub-scales.
Objectives: There are many educational resources for adolescents and young adults living with type 1 diabetes; however, it is unknown whether they address the breadth of topics related to transition to adult care. Our aim in this study was to collect educational resources relevant to Canadian youth and assess their quality and comprehensiveness in addressing the knowledge necessary for youth to prepare for interdependent management of their diabetes.
Methods: We conducted an environmental scan, a systematic assessment and analysis, of online education resources in English and French relevant to Canadian youth living with type 1 diabetes.
Background: Type 1 diabetes requires making numerous daily decisions to maintain normoglycemia. is an evidence-based self-guided web application for type 1 diabetes diabetes self-management.
Objective: Evaluate users' satisfaction with and investigate changes in self-reported frequency of-, fear of- hypoglycemia, and diabetes-related self-efficacy.