Understanding the burden faced by families of children living with Type 1 diabetes mellitus in Indonesia: A multidimensional study on the financial, social, and psychosocial aspects.

Type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM) is a lifelong disorder that affects all aspects of the lives of children and their families. A Health Needs Assessment (HNA) survey was conducted at two diabetes camps in Batu, East Java, and Parung, West Java, to evaluate the challenges and burdens faced by families of children living with T1DM in Indonesia. A total of forty-one respondents, comprising parents/caregivers, participated in the HNA.

Pediatric Type 1 Diabetes Care in Indonesia: A Review of Current Challenges and Practice.

Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus (T1DM) is a chronic condition requiring lifelong management that affects a large number of children and adolescents globally. While diabetes care has improved over the years, low-middle income countries (LMIC) like Indonesia still struggle to achieve optimal diabetes care due to limited access to healthcare professionals, insulin, diabetes technologies, and self-monitoring blood glucose (SMBG) devices. Data from the Indonesian Pediatric Society registry has reflected a stark increase in the number of children with T1DM, with the current prevalence significantly concentrated on Java Island and a noticeable underreporting in rural regions.

Experiences and Challenges with Congenital Hypothyroidism Newborn Screening in Indonesia: A National Cross-Sectional Survey.

The expansion of newborn screening (NBS) for congenital hypothyroidism (CH) is essential to reducing the number of preventable intellectual disabilities in children. Because of logistical issues, including geographic extremes, distinct cultures, and 4.8 million births annually, Indonesia has struggled to achieve universal NBS coverage.

Childhood Obesity as a Global Problem: a Cross-sectional Survey on Global Awareness and National Program Implementation.

Objective: The rising global epidemic of childhood obesity is a major public health challenge. Despite the urgency, there is a lack of data on the awareness and implementation of preventative measures. The aim of this study was to identify areas for improvement in the prevention and management of childhood obesity worldwide.

Availability and access to pediatric diabetes care: a global descriptive study.

A decade since the discovery of insulin, the increasing prevalence of type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM) has underscored the prevailing inequalities in the provision of essential care for T1DM worldwide. However, the details on the availability of insulin types and associated medical devices remain unclear. A cross-sectional electronic survey was distributed across a global network of pediatric societies under the umbrella of the International Pediatric Association (IPA).