Gestational diabetes & diabetes in pregnancy
Exploring the determinants of oral health care uptake among women with gestational diabetes mellitus: A qualitative study to develop a logic model and framework for an oral health intervention
Authors' conclusion
This study developed an evidence-based logic model of the determinants of oral health care uptake among women with GDM. This will serve as a framework for developing an oral health intervention. This study may be the starting point for initiating conversations about implementing oral health care in GDM management.
Study context
- Population
- UK-based women with gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) over 18 years of age
- Participants
- 17 women
- Outcome
- Determinants of oral health care uptake
Methodological detailssemi-structured interviews, Theoretical Domains Framework-informed interview guide, Framework Analysis, COM-B Model
- Semi-structured interviews
- Theoretical Domains Framework-informed interview guide
- Framework Analysis
- COM-B Model
Main finding
As reported in the abstract
- Knowledge about oral health
- The health of the baby
- The impact of the GDM diagnosis
- Social support
- Barriers and facilitators
- Five themes found to influence uptake of oral health care
Original publication
Exploring the determinants of oral health care uptake among women with gestational diabetes mellitus: A qualitative study to develop a logic model and framework for an oral health intervention. Diabet Med. Published 19 June 2024. doi:10.
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