Awareness about Gestational Diabetes Mellitus among Antenatal Women Attending tertiary Care Hospital

Mahalakshmi, B.; Stanly, A Meriton; Vanishree, Vanishree Dr.

doi:10.15373/22778179/oct2013/92

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“…In contrast, factors such as education, age, and the number of pregnancies did not exhibit any statistically significant associations with knowledge level. In previous studies, factors such as age [12], education [9,12,13,15,16], and residence (urban vs. rural) [13,[15][16][17] were reported to be associated with knowledge level. Indeed, the place of residence and employment can significantly impact the level of knowledge, as it may be associated with access to health services and interactions with other individuals who can serve as important sources of information.…”

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“…For example, the study by Dhyani et al reported that more than half of women (57.6%) had an average level of knowledge about GDM, with 21.8% showing good knowledge and 19% displaying poor knowledge [12]. A study conducted by Mahalakshmi et al found that only 35.2% of participants had good knowledge about GDM [13]. Similarly, in a study conducted in Bangladesh, it was revealed that 26.3% of the participants had a good level of knowledge about GDM [14].…”

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Evaluation of Knowledge About Gestational Diabetes Among Primigravidae Versus Multigravidae in Saudi Arabia: A Quantitative Cross-Sectional Study

Hassan,

Alghamdi,

Alfantoukh

et al. 2023

Cureus

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Background: Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is a subtype of diabetes that is discovered during pregnancy and may disappear after puerperium. It has an impact on the well-being of expectant mothers and fetuses. Many women have a poor level of knowledge regarding GDM, especially regarding risk factors, diagnosis, and the role of insulin in the management. Also, knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding GDM are influenced by multiple factors.Objectives: The objective of this study was to evaluate the level of knowledge among primigravidae versus multigravidas regarding GDM. Additionally, the study sought to identify the factors that are associated with high and low levels of knowledge regarding GDM.Methodology: This is a prospective, cross-sectional study, conducted in different regions of Saudi Arabia and included 482 women who had a pregnancy history or were currently pregnant. Data were collected using a questionnaire consisting of two parts. A pilot study was carried out to evaluate the validity of the questionnaire.Results: The study data showed that a substantial portion of respondents have had one pregnancy, while there is a relatively even distribution among those with two (n=89, 18.50%), three (n=75, 15.60%), or four or more pregnancies (n=71, 14.70%). Of the participants, 65.6% had good knowledge regarding GDM. It was also found that there were significant differences between primigravidae and multigravidae.Conclusion: One-third of the participants in both groups had poor knowledge with significant variation in knowledge between primigravidae and multigravidae. The importance of screening and fasting before testing received widespread recognition, as did the role of diet and exercise in treatment. It is recommended that targeted educational efforts and awareness campaigns be launched to enhance knowledge about GDM among pregnant women in Saudi Arabia.

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Evaluation of Knowledge About Gestational Diabetes Among Primigravidae Versus Multigravidae in Saudi Arabia: A Quantitative Cross-Sectional Study

Hassan,

Alghamdi,

Alfantoukh

et al. 2023

Cureus

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“…According to Dhyani et al's study in Karnataka, India, 57.6% of women had an average understanding of GDM, whereas 21.8% had strong knowledge and 19% had low knowledge [ 17 ]. Only 35.2% of people, according to Mahalakshmi et al [ 18 ], and only 17.5% of women in Shreeram et al's study, had adequate awareness of GDM [ 16 ]. In multiethnic cohort research by Carolan, Indian women scored highest across all areas of interest, while Vietnamese and Filipino women and Caucasian women performed badly on general knowledge about GDM [ 19 ].…”

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“…In the study by Dhyani et al, doctors (37%) and family members (22%) were the primary sources of information regarding knowledge about GDM [ 17 ]. Printed and electronic media were deemed to be the most significant sources of knowledge by Thomas et al and Mahalakshmi et al [ 22 , 18 ]. Social contacts, educational and professional experiences, and family history of diabetes and GDM were additional sources of information.…”

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Knowledge and Attitude Regarding Gestational Diabetes Mellitus Among Pregnant Women in Tabuk City, Saudi Arabia: An Exploratory Study

Wafa,

Ayoub,

Bukhari

et al. 2023

Cureus

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Introduction: Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) refers to any stage of glucose intolerance that begins or is first noticed during pregnancy. GDM has long been an issue in Saudi Arabia. When a pregnant woman who does not already have diabetes is unable to produce enough insulin, GDM develops. GDM patients not only run the danger of developing a number of health issues for themselves but also for the health of their developing fetus. The first step in GDM screening during pregnancy is raising awareness of the condition. Methods: This was a cross-sectional study conducted to assess knowledge and attitudes with regard to GDM among pregnant women in Tabuk City, Saudi Arabia. The sample size was 539 females from obstetrics and gynaecology clinics in civil and military hospitals. Data collection was done using a valid questionnaire. Results: A total of 539 women were included in the study, spanning various age groups from under 20 to above 40 years, with pregnancy occurrences ranging from one to four times. Most participants exhibited strong understanding, with 410 (76.1%) demonstrating awareness of GDM, and 382 (70.9%) having a clear grasp of its definition. Additionally, a majority displayed positive attitudes toward managing GDM. Conclusion: The Saudi women who participated in this study showed good knowledge of GDM and its risk factors, as well as a good attitude regarding the management of GDM and lifestyle modification to reduce its complications. The participants gave adequately logical answers about the sources of information about GDM and about the barriers to effective GDM management. A highly significant association was noticed between knowledge and attitude regarding GDM among the participants (p = <0.001).

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Awareness about Gestational Diabetes Mellitus among Antenatal Women Attending tertiary Care Hospital

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Evaluation of Knowledge About Gestational Diabetes Among Primigravidae Versus Multigravidae in Saudi Arabia: A Quantitative Cross-Sectional Study

Evaluation of Knowledge About Gestational Diabetes Among Primigravidae Versus Multigravidae in Saudi Arabia: A Quantitative Cross-Sectional Study

Knowledge and Attitude Regarding Gestational Diabetes Mellitus Among Pregnant Women in Tabuk City, Saudi Arabia: An Exploratory Study

Preparation of Chitosan- CMC Blends and Studies on Thermal Properties

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