Table 2.
Themes, Definitions, and Examples (n = 134)
| Topic | Theme | Definition | Conventional Regimen (n = 37) | Intensive Regimen (n = 97) | Child Age < 5 Years (n = 48) | Child Age ≥ 5 Years (n = 86) | Income < $50,000 (n = 31) | Income ≥ $50,000 (n = 103) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Impact of T1D on parents’ work decisions | Employment Cessation, Reduction, or other Change | Parents stop working due to their child’s T1D and/or parents switch their work hours from full-time to part-time due to their child’s T1D | 27% | 21% | 27% | 20% | 23% | 22% |
| Employment Flexibility | Parents continue working because their job allows them to work from home, leave work when needed, and/or be contacted about their child’s T1D when necessary | 14% | 15% | 6% | 20% | 3% | 18% | |
| Significant Career Impact | T1D negatively affects parents’ job performance and opportunities for job advancement | 5% | 7% | 6% | 7% | 10% | 5% | |
| Financial Pressure | Parents continue to work after their child’s diagnosis due to monetary concerns related to T1D care and health insurance | 0% | 6% | 4% | 5% | 0% | 6% | |
| Impact of T1D on parents’ school/ daycare decisions | School/Daycare Structure and Setting | Parents consider the way the school/daycare is set up and distance from home/work | 11% | 25% | 25% | 19% | 6% | 25% |
| Previous Experience with T1D | Parents want to enroll their child in schools/daycares with prior knowledge about T1D | 8% | 12% | 10% | 12% | 10% | 12% | |
| Importance of School/Daycare Experience | Parents believe that their child should attend school/daycare regardless of T1D diagnosis | 5% | 8% | 8% | 7% | 6% | 8% |