Dataset. Preschool and Primary School Teachers' Attitudes Toward Students with Type 1 Diabetes: A Cross-Sectional Study

Introduction: Type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM) is the most common chronic endocrine disorder in childhood, making teachers key agents in ensuring a safe school environment. The main objective of this study was to evaluate the attitudes and prejudices of teachers at Public Early Childhood and Primary Education Centres (ECPEC) in the municipality of San Bartolomé de Tirajana (SBTGC), on the island of Gran Canaria (Canary Islands, Spain), regarding the care of students with T1DM. Material and Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted. The target population consisted of 264 teachers from seven ECPEC schools in the municipality of SBTGC, Gran Canaria. Data collection was carried out using the validated instrument Teacher Negative Attitudes Index toward the Care of Students with Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus (INAPAD-18), which allowed for the evaluation of teachers’ attitudes and provided an answer to the study’s main objective. The research was approved by the Research and Drug Ethics Committee (CEIm) of Las Palmas. Results: The final sample consisted of 126 participants, representing a participation rate of 47.72%, which did not reach the size required for statistical representativeness. A total of 15.87% of teachers reported currently having students diagnosed with T1DM. The mean number of years of experience working with students with this condition was 3.77 years [0-35years]. A marked gender disparity was observed, with a predominance of women (84.12%). The mean score obtained on the INAPAD-18 questionnaire was 47.02 (range: 18–90). Although men participants showed more favourable attitudes compared to their women, this difference was not statistically significant (p > 0.05). Discussion/Conclusion: The results indicate generally favourable attitudes, with moderately low INAPAD-18 scores. However, slight deficiencies were observed in teachers’ training and perception, consistent with findings from previous similar studies. The ECPEC schools Juan Grande and Las Dunas stood out for demonstrating the most positive attitudes. It is necessary for educational institutions to implement specific measures aimed at teacher training in order to improve attitudes and ensure appropriate attention to the needs of students with T1DM.引言：1型糖尿病（Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus, T1DM）是儿童最常见的慢性内分泌疾病，教师是保障校园安全环境的核心责任人。本研究旨在评估西班牙大加那利群岛（加那利群岛）圣巴尔托洛梅德蒂拉哈纳市（SBTGC）公立幼儿及小学教育中心（Public Early Childhood and Primary Education Centres, ECPEC）的教师，对1型糖尿病学生照护工作的态度与偏见。 材料与方法：本研究为描述性横断面研究。目标人群为大加那利岛SBTGC市7所ECPEC的264名教师。数据收集采用经过验证的《1型糖尿病学生照护教师负面态度指数（Teacher Negative Attitudes Index toward the Care of Students with Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus, INAPAD-18）》量表，该工具可用于评估教师态度，从而回应本研究的核心目标。本研究已获拉斯帕尔马斯研究与药物伦理委员会（Research and Drug Ethics Committee, CEIm）批准。 结果：最终有效样本共126名参与者，参与率为47.72%，未达到满足统计代表性所需的样本量。共计15.87%的教师表示其当前任教班级内有确诊1型糖尿病的学生。教师照护此类学生的平均从业年限为3.77年（范围：0~35年）。研究观察到显著的性别差异：女性教师占比达84.12%。INAPAD-18量表的平均得分为47.02（得分范围：18~90）。尽管男性教师的态度较女性教师更为积极，但该差异无统计学意义（p>0.05）。 讨论与结论：研究结果显示教师整体态度偏向积极，INAPAD-18量表得分处于中等偏低水平。但教师的培训与认知水平仍存在轻微不足，这与既往同类研究的结果一致。其中，胡安格兰德（Juan Grande）与拉斯杜纳斯（Las Dunas）两所ECPEC的教师态度最为积极。教育机构需制定针对性措施，开展教师专项培训，以优化其照护态度，保障1型糖尿病学生的需求得到妥善满足。