Gestational diabetes & diabetes in pregnancy
Barriers and facilitators to oral healthcare support in gestational diabetes mellitus: An interview study with healthcare professionals
Authors' conclusion
Oral health was not prioritised in GDM care. Furthermore, limited knowledge, increasing demands and time constraints, and fear of health-related information overload were barriers to oral healthcare support. Training and education to increase knowledge, perceived importance of oral health and the HCPs' role and responsibilities facilitated oral healthcare support.
Study context
- Population
- UK-based healthcare professionals (HCPs) with different professional backgrounds working in gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) care
- Outcome
- Barriers and facilitators to oral healthcare support among HCPs in GDM care
Methodological detailssemi-structured interviews, Theoretical Domains Framework (TDF)-based interview guide
- Semi-structured interviews
- Theoretical Domains Framework (TDF)-based interview guide
Main finding
As reported in the abstract
Barriers identified
4
Facilitators identified
3
Original publication
Barriers and facilitators to oral healthcare support in gestational diabetes mellitus: An interview study with healthcare professionals. Diabet Med. Published 7 December 2025. doi:10.
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