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Psychosocial factors in juvenile diabetes: A review

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Studies assessing (1) the influence of psychosocial factors on the onset of juvenile diabetes, (2) the influence of psychosocial factors on the course of this disease, and (3) the influence of diabetes on the psychosocial development of the child are reviewed. Directions for future research are suggested.

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Johnson, S.B. Psychosocial factors in juvenile diabetes: A review. J Behav Med 3, 95–116 (1980). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00844916

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