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Parent Distress in Life with a Child with Type 1 Diabetes

Lauren Nicole Johnson

University of South Florida, nicjoh@aol.com

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Johnson, Lauren Nicole, "Parent Distress in Life with a Child with Type 1 Diabetes" (2013). Graduate School Theses and Dissertations. http://scholarcommons.usf.edu/etd/4698

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Parent Distress in Life with a Child with Type 1 Diabetes

by

Lauren Nicole Johnson

A dissertation proposal submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Doctor of Public Health Department of Community and Family Health College of Public Health University of South Florida Major Professor: Julie Baldwin, Ph.D. Carol Bryant, Ph.D., M.S. Deanna Wathington, M.D., M.P.H. Jay Wolfson, Dr.P.H., J.D. William Polonsky, Ph.D., C.D.E. Date of Approval: June 27, 2013 Keywords: Parent / Child Relation, Stress, Coping, Anxiety, Depression Copyright© 2013, Lauren Nicole Johnson

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DEDICATION

For my darling daughter Ava, always remember that you can do anything no matter how hard it seems. For my parents, George and Emily, who battle life with a child with diabetes every day, thank you.

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ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

My heartfelt thanks to my advisor Dr. Julie Baldwin and the members of my committee for teaching and shepherding me through the dissertation process. Without their help, this work would not have been possible and I am forever grateful for the education and support they provided.

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