Gestational diabetes & diabetes in pregnancy
Exploring the lived experience of women with gestational diabetes: A cross‐sectional Irish national survey
Authors' conclusion
The findings underscore women's desire for appropriate information and support during and after pregnancy with GDM. Future interventions should address these needs to effectively promote chronic disease prevention after GDM.
Study context
- Population
- Women with current or previous GDM in the Republic of Ireland; online survey April–June 2022
- Participants
- 231 respondents
- Outcome
- Experiences and views of women with GDM
Methodological detailsonline survey, national, Recruitment via social media, local media and personal networks
- Online survey
- National
- Recruitment via social media, local media and personal networks
Main finding
As reported in the abstract
Correctly identified their increased risk of T2D
6%
Reported sufficient time with health professionals to address GDM-related questions
44.5%
Reported attending diabetes screening at 6-12 weeks postpartum
54.3%
Expressed desire for postpartum information, particularly on healthy eating and physical activity
66%
Observational data: associations, not effects.
Further findings
Respondent characteristics
- Aged 35-39
- 42%
- Single GDM pregnancy
- 70%
More recent GDM experience and information preferences
- Stronger preference for weaning information with more recent GDM experience
- P ≤ 0.001
- Stronger preference for weight management information with more recent GDM experience
- P = 0.025
- Chi-square test
Qualitative analysis of free text
- Inconsistencies in healthcare messaging, significant concerns about a GDM diagnosis' impact on the pregnancy experience, and financial costs of diagnosis
Original publication
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