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Randomized Efficacy Trial of Early Preconception Counseling for Diabetic Teens (READY-Girls)

¹School of Nursing, Health Promotion/Development, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA
²Children's Hospital Pittsburgh, Endocrinology, Pittsburgh, PA

dcpro{at}pitt.edu

ABSTRACT

Objective: To develop and assess the feasibility of an early preconception counseling program for adolescents called READY-Girls..

Research Design and Methods: Fifty-three adolescent females with T1D between 16-19.9yrs were randomized into: CD, book, or control/standard care, and given one comprehensive session. Outcomes were assessed at baseline, immediately-after, and at 3-months.

Results: Teens that received the CD and book significantly (p.05) improved in knowledge, perceived benefits of PC and of using effective family planning, and perceived more support with reproductive health issues which were sustained over three months.

Conclusions: Clinical feasibility of the program was demonstrated. Both the CD and book appeared to be efficacious formats for short term. Future studies should examine repeated boosters of both CD and book. They are not to replace, but reinforce and supplement health professional education.

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