학술논문
General Population Screening for Islet Autoantibodies: Psychosocial Challenges.
Document Type
Article
Source
Subject
*MEDICAL screening
*AUTOANTIBODIES
*MENTAL health services
*ISLANDS
*TYPE 1 diabetes
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Language
ISSN
0149-5992
Abstract
The article explores the challenges of implementing general population screening for islet antibodies in identifying type 1 diabetes risk, emphasizing the psychological consequences of IA screening. Topics include parental underestimation of diabetes risk, heightened anxiety, and the need for psychosocial support, as revealed by the Autoimmunity Screening for Kids study, stressing the importance of resource allocation for underrepresented groups.