Evaluation of knowledge about gestational diabetes mellitus among postpartum women and its connection with women's sociodemographic and clinical characteristics: a quantitative cross-sectional study

Langarica, Aroa Gomez Gonzalez de; Hediger, Hannele; Kaeppeli, Barbara Meier; Keller-Senn, Anita

doi:10.1016/j.midw.2022.103367

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“…This study also suggests that having a history of GDM was another factor significantly associated with the knowledge about GDM. This finding is consistent with studies done in Switzerland 29 and Republic of Korea. 30 Women who have experienced this disorder in previous pregnancies may be more aware of its characteristics and thus have a better understanding of it.…”

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Knowledge on gestational diabetes mellitus and associated factors among pregnant women attending antenatal care clinics of North Shewa zone public hospitals, Oromia region, Central Ethiopia: a cross-sectional study

Dissassa,

Tufa,

Geleta

et al. 2023

BMJ Open

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BackgroundGlobally, the prevalence of gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is currently rising. Assessing GDM knowledge and taking various public health actions will help pregnant women know more about the condition, resulting in its prevention.ObjectiveTo assess pregnant women’s knowledge of GDM and associated factors at antenatal care clinics of public hospitals in the North Shewa zone, Oromia region, Central Ethiopia.DesignCross-sectional study.SettingFive public hospitals of North Shewa zone, Oromia regional state, Central Ethiopia.ParticipantsA total of 417 pregnant women.MethodsA face-to-face interview was conducted. A 13-items tool was used to measure GDM knowledge. Multivariable binary logistic regression was fitted to identify factors associated with the knowledge of GDM. The adjusted OR (AOR) with 95% CI and a p<0.05 was used to determine statistical significance.ResultsOverall, 48% (95% CI 43.4% to 52.8%) of pregnant women had sufficient knowledge about GDM. The level of sufficient knowledge for GDM risk factors, screening/treatment and its consequences were 48%, 54.4% and 99%, respectively. Age group 15–24 years (AOR 3.49, 95% CI 1.05 to 11.59), attending secondary and above education (AOR 4.27, 95% CI 1.29 to 14.070, women whose partners attended primary school (AOR 3.83, 95% CI 1.36 to 10.78), history of GDM (AOR 3.36, 95% CI 1.68 to 6.71), history of hypertension (AOR 2.42, 95% CI 1.21 to 4.84), receiving preconception care (AOR 3.02, 95% CI 1.74 to 5.22) and being multigravida (AOR 3.19, 95% CI 1.52 to 6.67) were factors significantly associated with sufficient knowledge about GDM.ConclusionOverall, more than half of pregnant women have insufficient knowledge about GDM. Significant association between GDM knowledge and women’s age, women’s and partners’ educational status, preconception care, history of GDM and hypertension, and the number of pregnancies were detected. Therefore, to increase pregnant women’s GDM knowledge, health education programmes in the community and healthcare facilities should target the identified factors.

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Knowledge on gestational diabetes mellitus and associated factors among pregnant women attending antenatal care clinics of North Shewa zone public hospitals, Oromia region, Central Ethiopia: a cross-sectional study

Dissassa,

Tufa,

Geleta

et al. 2023

BMJ Open

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“…Another interesting observation of this study was that the knowledge score was significantly higher for women with a higher level of education or a lower BMI. Our results regarding education level agree well with published data, 27 , 28 although not all studies have observed an association between GDM awareness and level of education. 29 In contrast, previous reports have tended to find that a higher BMI was either associated with better knowledge of GDM 18 or was without significant influence.…”

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Knowledge, Attitude and Practice of Patients with Gestational Diabetes Mellitus Regarding Gestational Diabetes Mellitus: A Cross-Sectional Study

Tan,

Chen,

et al. 2023

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Introduction Self-monitoring of blood glucose levels and changes in diet and lifestyle play important roles in the management of gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM). Methods This cross-sectional study enrolled patients with GDM at Hangzhou Women’s Hospital, China, between September 1, 2022, and October 26, 2022. A questionnaire was designed that included the following dimensions: demographic/clinical information, knowledge, attitude and practice. Correlations between knowledge, attitude and practice scores were evaluated using Spearman correlation analysis. Factors associated with practice score ≥14/16 were identified using multivariate logistic regression. Results The analysis included 499 women with GDM and a mean age of 31.22±3.89 years. The average knowledge, attitude and practice score were 11.55±3.04, 34.23±4.06 and 10.7±2.87 points, respectively. Knowledge score was positively correlated with attitude score ( r =0.318, P <0.001) and practice score ( r =0.351, P <0.001); attitude and practice scores were also positively correlated ( r =0.209, P <0.001). Multivariate analysis identified higher knowledge score (odds ratio [OR], 1.138; 95% confidence interval [95% CI], 1.042–1.244; P =0.004) and higher attitude score (OR, 1.137; 95% CI, 1.060–1.219; P <0.001) as independently associated with good practice (ie, practice score ≥14 points). Conclusion The results provide important insights into the knowledge, attitudes and practices of women with GDM in China regarding GDM and its management. These findings may facilitate the development and implementation of education and training programs to improve the self-management of GDM by women in China.

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Evaluation of knowledge about gestational diabetes mellitus among postpartum women and its connection with women's sociodemographic and clinical characteristics: a quantitative cross-sectional study

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Knowledge on gestational diabetes mellitus and associated factors among pregnant women attending antenatal care clinics of North Shewa zone public hospitals, Oromia region, Central Ethiopia: a cross-sectional study

Knowledge on gestational diabetes mellitus and associated factors among pregnant women attending antenatal care clinics of North Shewa zone public hospitals, Oromia region, Central Ethiopia: a cross-sectional study

Knowledge, Attitude and Practice of Patients with Gestational Diabetes Mellitus Regarding Gestational Diabetes Mellitus: A Cross-Sectional Study

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