Gebelerin Oral Glikoz Tolerans Testi (OGTT) Yaptırma Durumlarına Medyanın Etkisi

Abstract

This study was conducted to determine the influence of media on the status of having OGTT among pregnant women. Method: The sample of this descriptive study, which was conducted in the maternity outpatient clinic of a university hospital between November 2018 and June 2019, consisted of 384 pregnant women. The data were collected through face to face interview method using a questionnaire. Number, percentage, mean, standard deviation, chi-square and Fisher exact tests were used in the analysis of the data. Findings: It was found that most of the women, who were less than 24 weeks pregnant did not intend to have OGTT and almost half of those with pregnancies beyond 24 weeks have not got OGTT (p <0.05). The most common reasons were considering the test unnecessary or harmful to mother and baby, giving credence to the controversial information covered by the media claiming that the test is harmful and doctor's not recommending it. It was revealed that the pregnant women who thought that they have been influenced by the media news about OGTT (54,1%) did not have the test, those who were unemployed, housewives, and who have not had OGTT in their previous pregnancy, did not have the test during their current pregnancy, but the majority of those who could easily ask health personnel questions had OGTT (p<0.05). Conclusion:It was seen that pregnant women did not get OGTT or did not intend to have it as they were influenced by the media news. Therefore, pregnant women should be provided with accurate information about OGTT and information pollution should be eliminated through the programs that will prevent people from acquiring incorrect information.

Does Second Trimester Maternal Serum Zonulin Level Predict Gestational Diabetes Mellitus?

“…In recent years, discussions in the media about the OGTT in Turkey have significantly influenced the preference of pregnant women for this test [17]. Following these discussions, many pregnant women avoid this test due to concerns about the potential risks of the test and their perception that the OGTT may harm them or their baby [18]. This has led to a significant decrease in the number of pregnant women who accept the OGTT.…”

“…For all these reasons, it is important to evaluate alternative screening tests in societies with a high prevalence of GDM, as in our country. However, the OGTT is the most sensitive test accepted and is used for GDM screening [18]. Further research is needed for the screening and diagnostic use of serum zonulin levels, particularly to reduce the false-negative rate, determine the optimal cut-off value, and improve the overall performance of the test.…”

Investigation of E-Health Literacy and Healthy Lifestyle Behaviors of Pregnant Women

“…'nın ( 16) çalışmasında ise gebelerin bilgi kaynağı olarak öncelikle internet ve sosyal medyayı yaygın olarak kullandıkları bulunmuştur. Çakır ve Yeşilçiçek (36) gebelerin medyadan zararlı olduğunu öğrendikleri için OGTT yaptırmadıklarını bildirmiştir. Görüldüğü üzere gebelerin elektronik kaynakları kullanarak etkilenmeleri mümkün olduğundan sağlık okuryazarlıkları kritik öneme sahiptir.…”