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Han RR, Sun K, Zheng J, Gao LL. Perceived stress, marital satisfaction, and prenatal depression among couples with gestational diabetes mellitus. J Reprod Infant Psychol 2024; 42:606-619. [PMID: 36284371 DOI: 10.1080/02646838.2022.2135175] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/28/2022] [Accepted: 10/06/2022] [Indexed: 10/31/2022]
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OBJECTIVE This study aimed to explore the prevalence of prenatal depression and to determine the dyadic relationship between perceived stress, marital satisfaction, and prenatal depression in pregnant women with gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) and their partners. BACKGROUND GDM during pregnancy is a very stressful event for couples. However, previous studies have largely focused on pregnant women, with few including their partners. METHODS A cross-sectional study was conducted in Guangzhou, China, from 30 July to 2 December 2021. Three hundred fourteen couples with GDM completed the Perceived Stress Scale, Locke-Wallace Marital Adjustment Scale, and Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale. Dyadic analysis was conducted using the actor-partner interdependence mediation model. RESULTS The prevalence of depressive symptoms was 13.4% in pregnant women with GDM and 8.3% in their partners. Regarding the actor effects, perceived stress was positively associated with prenatal depression in pregnant women with GDM and their partners, respectively, and marital satisfaction acted as a mediating role. Regarding the partner effects, paternal perceived stress was negatively associated with maternal marital satisfaction, and maternal marital satisfaction mediated the association between paternal perceived stress and maternal prenatal depression. CONCLUSIONS Dyadic effects of perceived stress, marital satisfaction, and prenatal depression exist in couples with GDM.
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- Rong-Rong Han
- School of Nursing, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China
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- Obstetrics & Gynecology Department, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China
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- School of Nursing, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China
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- School of Nursing, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China
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Faal Siahkal S, Javadifar N, Najafian M, Iravani M, Zakerkish M, Heshmati R. Psychosocial needs of inpatient women with gestational diabetes mellitus: a qualitative study. J Reprod Infant Psychol 2024; 42:464-480. [PMID: 35946413 DOI: 10.1080/02646838.2022.2110221] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/30/2021] [Accepted: 07/29/2022] [Indexed: 10/15/2022]
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BACKGROUND Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is one of the most common medical complications associated with pregnancy. Its treatment requires multidisciplinary cooperation, and identifying the psychosocial needs of patients is important in the management of their condition. OBJECTIVE This study investigates the psychosocial needs of inpatient mothers with GDM from the joint perspectives of future mothers and healthcare providers. METHODS This qualitative study used a content analysis approach. Semi-structured individual interviews focusing on the psychosocial needs of women with GDM were conducted with twelve women suffering from GDM and eight medical staff. Sampling continued until data saturation. RESULTS According to the findings of this study, the psychosocial needs of these mothers were classified into the following categories: Support for worries related to the consequences of the disease, Interpersonal support, Infrastructural support, educational support. CONCLUSION The psychosocial needs of inpatient mothers with GDM were identified in this study. Attention to these needs can help enhance the mother's satisfaction and treatment adherence, and reduce worries and anxiety during hospitalisation. ABBREVIATIONS GDM: Gestational Diabetes Mellitus; hPGH: human placental growth hormone; COREQ: Consolidated criteria for reporting qualitative research; WHO: World Health Organization; HCP: healthcare provider.
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- Shahla Faal Siahkal
- Midwifery Department, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
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- Reproductive Health Promotion Research Center, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, School of Medicine, Fertility, Infertility and Perinatology Research Center, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
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- Reproductive Health Promotion Research Center, Midwifery and Reproductive Health Department, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
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- Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Faculty of Medicine, Diabetes Research Center, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
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- Department of Psychology, Faculty of Education and Psychology, University of Tabriz, Tabriz, Iran
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Topaloğlu Ören ED, Ünsal Avdal E, Polat G, Sofulu F, Düzgün G, Pamuk G. Experiences of women with gestational diabetes about fear of having diabetes in their babies: A qualitative study. Medicine (Baltimore) 2024; 103:e37755. [PMID: 38608114 PMCID: PMC11018210 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000037755] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/03/2023] [Accepted: 03/08/2024] [Indexed: 04/14/2024] Open
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Gestational Diabetes Mellitus is an important public health problem that often occurs during pregnancy. This study aimed to reveal the experiences of women with gestational diabetes regarding the fear of having diabetes in their babies. A qualitative research method was carried out with a phenomenological approach. The interviews had a semi-structured form and were recorded on an online/face-to-face voice recorder, and thematic content analysis was performed on the MAXQDA22. Following the inclusion criteria, 12 women with gestational diabetes from the 2 hospitals in the study were included, and in this way, the study reached saturation. As a result of the interviews, 4 main themes and one subtheme were obtained from coding. The main themes were "sugar baby," "risky child," "raising a fearful baby," and "problematic gene carrier." From the main theme of "problematic gene carrier," the subtheme of "pregnancies with problematic genes" was created. This research sheds light on the problems women with gestational diabetes experience with themselves and their babies, and how they deal with these problems. Women with gestational diabetes try to accept and cope with the diagnosis. This research shows that the women were worried about both themselves and their babies. Illuminating the experiences of women with gestational diabetes is part of an integrative care approach that will help increase quality care and treatment in endocrine clinics. More qualitative studies are needed to learn more about the experiences of women with gestational diabetes in endocrine clinics.
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- Ekin Dila Topaloğlu Ören
- Izmir Katip Celebi University Faculty of Health Science, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology Nursing, İzmir, Türkiye
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- Izmir Katip Celebi University Faculty of Health Science, Department of Internal Medicine Nursing, İzmir, Türkiye
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- Izmir Tinaztepe University Faculty of Health Science, Department of Internal Medicine Nursing, İzmir, Türkiye
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- Izmir Katip Celebi University Faculty of Health Science, Department of Internal Medicine Nursing, İzmir, Türkiye
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- İzmir Tinaztepe University Faculty of Health Science, Department of First Aid and Emergency, İzmir, Türkiye
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- Izmir Katip Celebi University School of Medicine, Department of Family Medicine, İzmir, Türkiye
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Ohene‐Agyei P, Gamble GD, Harding JE, Crowther CA. Prevalence and determinants of perinatal mental disorders in women with gestational diabetes in New Zealand: Findings from a national longitudinal study. Acta Obstet Gynecol Scand 2024; 103:459-469. [PMID: 38063006 PMCID: PMC10867385 DOI: 10.1111/aogs.14738] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/30/2023] [Revised: 11/03/2023] [Accepted: 11/13/2023] [Indexed: 02/16/2024]
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INTRODUCTION Concurrent diagnosis of gestational diabetes mellitus and mental disorders is associated with adverse outcomes for mother and child, but there is limited information about prevalence or which women are at risk. MATERIAL AND METHODS This study was a prospective cohort study of women with gestational diabetes from 10 hospitals in New Zealand who reported anxiety (6-item Spielberger State-Trait Anxiety Inventory), depression (Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale) and health-related quality of life (36-Item Short-Form General Health Survey) at time of gestational diabetes diagnosis (baseline), 36 weeks' gestation, and 6 months postpartum. Potential predictors were assessed using multivariable logistic regression. RESULTS Among 414 respondents, 17% reported anxiety, 16% vulnerability to depression and 27% poor mental health-related quality of life at time of gestational diabetes diagnosis. At 36 weeks' gestation, prevalence decreased for vulnerability to depression (8%) and poor mental health-related quality of life (20%). Younger maternal age, Pacific ethnicity, previous history of gestational diabetes, and older gestational age at time of gestational diabetes diagnosis were associated with poorer mental health outcomes. At 6 months postpartum the prevalence of mental disorders did not differ from in late pregnancy and they were associated with later gestational age at time of gestational diabetes diagnosis and elevated 2-hour postprandial glucose concentrations. CONCLUSIONS Perinatal mental disorders are common at time of diagnosis among women with gestational diabetes in New Zealand and had decreased by late pregnancy and at 6 months after birth. These disorders are more common among women with specific risk factors who may therefore benefit from additional support.
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- Liggins InstituteUniversity of AucklandAucklandNew Zealand
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Huang TS, Rosales O, Durnwald CP, Dolin CD. Feasibility and Acceptability of Home-Delivered Medically Tailored Meals for Treatment of Diabetes in Pregnancy. J Nutr 2024; 154:777-784. [PMID: 38141775 DOI: 10.1016/j.tjnut.2023.12.029] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/19/2023] [Revised: 12/13/2023] [Accepted: 12/19/2023] [Indexed: 12/25/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Diabetes complicates ≤7% of pregnancies in the United States. Although medical nutrition therapy is the mainstay of diabetes treatment, many barriers exist to the successful implementation of dietary modifications. Home-delivered medically tailored meals (MTMs) are promising to overcome such barriers. OBJECTIVE The objective of this study was to evaluate the feasibility and acceptability of home-delivered MTM in pregnant patients with diabetes. METHODS We performed a prospective cohort study of home-delivered MTM for pregnant patients with diabetes using a mixed-methods approach. Participants <35 wk of gestation at the time of enrollment received weekly home delivery of diabetes-specific meals. Qualitative semistructured interviews were conducted to gain insight into participants' experience. Diabetes self-efficacy was assessed pre- and postintervention using the Diabetes Self-Efficacy Scale and 2-Item Diabetes Distress Screening Scale. The difference in mean scores was compared using t-tests with P value of <0.05 considered significant. Feasibility and acceptability were evaluated through participants' attitude toward MTM in qualitative interviews and indirectly evaluated through diabetes self-efficacy surveys. RESULTS Twenty pregnant people with diabetes who received home-delivered MTM during pregnancy were interviewed postpartum. Participants found this program convenient for various reasons, including reduced time for grocery shopping and preparing meals. Participants were satisfied with meals, citing a positive impact on diabetes management, accessibility of healthy foods, reduced stress with meal planning, and greater perceived control of blood glucose. Most participants shared meals with their families or received specific meals for their dependents, which was positively received. Reduced financial and mental stress was also widely reported. Diabetes self-efficacy was significantly improved postintervention with MTM. CONCLUSION Home-delivered MTM is feasible and acceptable in pregnant patients with diabetes and may improve diabetes self-efficacy. Individual experiences offered insight into various barriers overcome by using this service. Home-delivered MTM may help ensure an accessible, healthy diet for pregnant patients with diabetes.
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- Tiffany S Huang
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, United States.
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA, United States
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, United States
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH, United States
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Yamada K, Endo M, Ohashi K. Depression and diet-related distress among Japanese women with gestational diabetes mellitus. Nurs Health Sci 2023; 25:609-618. [PMID: 37772678 DOI: 10.1111/nhs.13054] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/15/2022] [Revised: 08/26/2023] [Accepted: 09/17/2023] [Indexed: 09/30/2023]
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Although the association between gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) and maternal postpartum depression has been reported, the association between these two factors during pregnancy has not been sufficiently examined. We compared pregnant women with and without GDM to clarify the association and examined factors related to depression in pregnant women with GDM. Questionnaires were administered longitudinally to pregnant Japanese women in the third trimester and at 2 and 4 weeks postpartum. One hundred and five and 108 pregnant women with and without GDM, respectively, were included in the study. Of the 105 women with GDM, 20 (19.0%) reported being depressed during pregnancy, which was significantly higher than that among those without GDM (9.3%). Binomial logistic regression analysis revealed that depression was significantly positively associated with diet-related distress and negatively associated with social support among women with GDM. Diet-related distress and social support are important factors in managing depression in pregnant women with GDM.
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- Kanako Yamada
- Graduate School of Nuring, Osaka Metropolitan University, Osaka, Japan
- Division of Health Science, Graduate School of Medicine, Osaka University, Osaka, Japan
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- Division of Health Science, Graduate School of Medicine, Osaka University, Osaka, Japan
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Smyth S, Mulligan K, Rutter E, Harrington L, Hatunic M, Higgins MF. Attitudes of women with gestational diabetes toward diet and exercise: a qualitative study. J Matern Fetal Neonatal Med 2023; 36:2155045. [PMID: 36599434 DOI: 10.1080/14767058.2022.2155045] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/30/2022] [Revised: 11/29/2022] [Accepted: 11/30/2022] [Indexed: 01/06/2023]
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OBJECTIVE Gestational diabetes (GDM) refers to glucose intolerance of varying severity first occurring in pregnancy. Following a diagnosis of GDM, exercise and dietary modification has a positive effect on improving glycemic control. Lifestyle changes affected in pregnancies affected by GDM have beneficial effects on long-term health if continued following birth. In addition, the psychological impact of a diagnosis of GDM should not be overlooked. Reports of maternal stress, anxiety, and fear are commonly reported issues in the literature. Support, both socially and from health care professionals, is also linked with higher rates of success in GDM management. Research to date had focused on women's reaction to a diagnosis of GDM, their mood and quality of life following a diagnosis, and their knowledge or opinions on the management of GDM. This qualitative study explored the attitudes of women with GDM toward these lifestyle changes, specifically diet and exercise. Women were also asked to identify advice that would be useful for other women newly diagnosed with GDM. METHODS With ethical approval a qualitative study was conducted using semi-structured interviews which were examined using Thematic Analysis. Patients were invited to participate and gave written consent after a discussion with a study researcher. The question plan for semi-structured interviews was designed with the advice of patient advocates. Recurrent themes were developed until the saturation of data. RESULTS Thirty-two women took part in the study. Time, convenience, and lack of educational awareness were common barriers to healthy eating and physical activity plans. Enablers for change included meal planning and organization. Women regarded their diets pre-diagnosis as healthy, with small "tweaks" (such as portion control) required to comply with recommendations. Another significant facilitator to change was support from the woman's partner. This also set a benchmark for plans of diet maintenance within the family structure after pregnancy. Unlike dietary changes, a consistent theme was that exercise was considered a "chore" in managing GDM and was unlikely to be continued in the long term. Practical advice offered by participants for other women with GDM included organization, realistic approaches, and lack of self-blame. CONCLUSION Women reported that changes in diet would be more achievable in the long term than changes in exercise patterns. Partners and the clinical team were significant sources of support. Women's views are crucial to providing clinicians with a comprehensive and holistic understanding of disease management. Involving women in self-care decisions and empowering women to manage their own health are key contributors to long-term behavior change as well as service provision and policy implementation.
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- S Smyth
- UCD Perinatal Research Center, School of Medicine, National Maternity Hospital, University College Dublin, Dublin, Republic of Ireland
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- UCD Perinatal Research Center, School of Medicine, National Maternity Hospital, University College Dublin, Dublin, Republic of Ireland
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- Department of Midwifery, National Maternity Hospital, Dublin, Republic of Ireland
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- Department of Dietetics, National Maternity Hospital, Dublin, Republic of Ireland
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- Department of Endocrinology, National Maternity Hospital and Mater Misercordiae Hospital, Dublin, Republic of Ireland
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- UCD Perinatal Research Center, School of Medicine, National Maternity Hospital, University College Dublin, Dublin, Republic of Ireland
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Kheirkhah M, Naeimi E, Amanollahi Z, Esfahan MM, Feili G. The effect of a new self-care guide package on anxiety and self-efficacy in women with gestational diabetes: a quasi-experimental study. J Diabetes Metab Disord 2023; 22:1117-1128. [PMID: 37975088 PMCID: PMC10638222 DOI: 10.1007/s40200-023-01218-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/06/2022] [Accepted: 03/17/2023] [Indexed: 11/19/2023]
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Purpose Considering the importance of education and its role in promoting self-efficacy and reducing anxiety, the aim of the present study was to determine the effect of group self-care education on self-efficacy and anxiety among women with gestational diabetes. Methods The present quasi-experimental study was conducted on 110 women with gestational diabetes mellitus. They were selected using the convenience sampling method in centers with obstetric clinics and perinatal departments. In the intervention group, women (n = 55) received training in groups of 5-7 people during a 60-minute session weekly for four consecutive weeks. The State-Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI) and diabetes self-efficacy scale (DSES-S) was completed by participants three times, before, immediately after training, and four weeks later. Data analysis was carried out using descriptive and inferential tests (Chi-square, Mann-Whitney U test, independent t-test, and general linear model repeated measures analysis of variance) in SPSS ver. Results There was no different between the two groups in terms of the score of self-efficacy (P = 0.604) and anxiety (P = 0.780) constructs before the intervention. Time, group, and their interaction has a significant effect in three time periods, i.e. before, immediately and 4 weeks after self-care training intervention in self-efficacy (p < 0.001) and anxiety (p < 0.001) constructs at %99 confidence interval. Conclusion Group self-care training reduced anxiety among women with gestational diabetes (GD) and increased self-efficacy. Self-care group training is an easy, affordable, and non-invasive method and can be easily performed by midwives. This method can be used to reduce anxiety and increase self-efficacy among women with GD.
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- Masoomeh Kheirkhah
- Department of Reproductive Health and Midwifery, Nursing and Midwifery Faculty, Medical Sciences Tehran University, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Counseling, Psychology and Education Faculty, Allameh Tabataba’i University, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Counseling, Psychology and Education Faculty, Allameh Tabataba’i University, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Counseling, Psychology and Education Faculty, Allameh Tabataba’i University, Tehran, Iran
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- Consultation on Midwifery, Nursing & Midwifery Faculty, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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Sohmaran C, Bte Mohamed Rahim A, Chua JYX, Shorey S. Perceptions of primiparous women diagnosed with gestational diabetes mellitus: A descriptive qualitative study. Midwifery 2023; 125:103802. [PMID: 37657131 DOI: 10.1016/j.midw.2023.103802] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/17/2023] [Revised: 08/13/2023] [Accepted: 08/25/2023] [Indexed: 09/03/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To understand the perceptions of primiparous women recently diagnosed with Gestational Diabetes Mellitus (GDM) in Singapore. DESIGN A descriptive qualitative study design. SETTING An outpatient women's health clinic in a tertiary hospital in Singapore. PARTICIPANTS Twelve English-speaking primiparous women (aged 27-44 years old) who were diagnosed with GDM were recruited via purposive sampling to participate in this study. METHODS Face-to-face interviews were carried out with study participants in a private room at the outpatient clinic from December 2019 to May 2021. All interviews were audio-recorded and transcribed verbatim on the same day. Data analysis was guided by Braun and Clarke's thematic analysis framework. FINDINGS Four main themes were identified from this study's findings: (1) Life leading to GDM: A 'hint' that something was wrong, (2) Reactions to diagnosis: Shock or acceptance, (3) Learning to cope: Facing internal and external challenges, and (4) Living with GDM: A way forward. KEY CONCLUSIONS AND IMPLICATIONS FOR PRACTICE Primiparous women with GDM require comprehensive informational, practical, and emotional support to help them manage and accept their condition. Healthcare providers are encouraged to provide individualised and holistic care to these women using a humanistic approach. Accessible online educational resources and peer support services could be considered. Public campaigns to increase the general public's awareness of GDM would also allow future women and their families to be more familiar with the condition and hence more prepared to cope with it.
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- Chithrra Sohmaran
- Nursing Division, KK Women's and Children's Hospital, 100 Bukit Timah Road, 229899, Singapore
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- Nursing Division, Obstetric Day Assessment Centre, KK Women's and Children's Hospital, 100 Bukit Timah Road, 229899, Singapore
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- Alice Lee Centre for Nursing Studies, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore
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- Alice Lee Centre for Nursing Studies, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore.
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Sun S, Pellowski J, Pisani C, Pandey D, Go M, Chu M, Ruan J, Werner EF. Experiences of stigma, psychological distress, and facilitative coping among pregnant people with gestational diabetes mellitus. BMC Pregnancy Childbirth 2023; 23:643. [PMID: 37679726 PMCID: PMC10486063 DOI: 10.1186/s12884-023-05949-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/16/2023] [Accepted: 08/23/2023] [Indexed: 09/09/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) has been rising in the United States, and it poses significant health risks to pregnant individuals and their infants. Prior research has shown that individuals with GDM also experience prevalent stress and mental health issues, which can further contribute to glucose regulation difficulties. Stigma associated with GDM may contribute to these mental health challenges, yet there is a lack of focused research on GDM-related stigma, its impact on psychological health, and effective coping mechanisms. Thus, this qualitative study aims to understand individuals' experiences related to GDM stigma, mental health, and facilitative coping. METHODS In-depth, semi-structured interviews were conducted with 14 individuals with a current or recent (within the last year) diagnosis of GDM. Thematic analysis was employed to guide data analysis. RESULTS Four themes emerged from data analysis: (1) experience of distal GDM stigma including stigmatizing provider interactions, stigma from non-medical spaces, and intersecting stigma with weight, (2) internalized GDM stigma, such as shame, guilt, and self-blame, (3) psychological distress, which included experiences of stress and overwhelm, excessive worry and fear, and loneliness and isolation, and (4) facilitative coping mechanisms, which included diagnosis acceptance, internet-based GDM community, active participation in GDM management, social and familial support, and time for oneself. CONCLUSIONS Findings demonstrate the relevance of GDM stigma in mental health among people with GDM and the need for addressing GDM stigma and psychological health in this population. Interventions that can reduce GDM stigma, improve psychological wellness, and enhance positive coping may facilitate successful GDM management and healthy birth outcomes. Future quantitative, theory-driven research is needed to understand the prevalence of GDM stigma experiences and mechanisms identified in the current study, as well as among marginalized populations (e.g., individuals of color, sexual and gender minorities).
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- Shufang Sun
- Department of Behavioral and Social Sciences, Brown University School of Public Health, 121 S. Main St, Providence, RI, 02903, USA.
- International Health Institute, Brown University School of Public Health, Providence, USA.
- Mindfulness Center, Brown University School of Public Health, Providence, USA.
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- Department of Behavioral and Social Sciences, Brown University School of Public Health, 121 S. Main St, Providence, RI, 02903, USA
- International Health Institute, Brown University School of Public Health, Providence, USA
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- Watson Institute for International and Public Affairs, Brown University, Providence, USA
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- The College at Brown University, Providence, USA
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- Tufts Clinical and Translational Science Institute, Boston, USA
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Tufts Medical Center, Boston, USA
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Tufts Medical Center, Boston, USA
- Tufts University School of Medicine, Boston, USA
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Tufts Medical Center, Boston, USA
- Tufts University School of Medicine, Boston, USA
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Fukuoka M, Yasuhi I, Yamashita H, Ashimoto K, Kurata N, Yamaguchi J, Koga M, Sugimi S, Suga S, Fukuda M. Achievement of Target Glycemic Goal with Simple Basal Insulin Regimen in Women with Gestational Diabetes: A Prospective Cohort Study. J Diabetes Res 2023; 2023:9574563. [PMID: 37283948 PMCID: PMC10241582 DOI: 10.1155/2023/9574563] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/29/2022] [Revised: 05/10/2023] [Accepted: 05/11/2023] [Indexed: 06/08/2023] Open
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There is little evidence concerning the need to treat gestational diabetes (GDM) in the same way as pregestational diabetes. We evaluated the efficacy of the simple insulin injection (SII) regimen for achieving the target glucose goal without increasing adverse perinatal outcomes in singleton pregnant women with GDM. All subjects underwent self-monitoring of blood glucose (SMBG), and insulin therapy was indicated according to the SMBG profile. Insulin was initially started with the SII regimen, in which one daily injection of NPH insulin before breakfast was used, and another NPH injection was added at bedtime, if necessary. We used the target glucose as <95 mg/dL at fasting and <120 mg/dL postprandial and accepted <130 mg/dL for the latter. If the target glucose did not reach with the regimen, we switched to the multiple daily injection (MDI) with additional prandial insulin aspart. We compared the SMBG profile before delivery as well as the perinatal outcomes between the SII and MDI groups. Among 361 women (age 33.7 years, nullipara 41%, prepregnancy body mass index 23.2 kg/m2) with GDM, 59%, 18%, and 23% were in the diet-alone, SII, and MDI groups, respectively. Consequently, regarding women requiring insulin therapy, 43% were treated with the SII regimen throughout pregnancy. The severity of baseline hyperglycemia according to the SMBG data at baseline was the MDI>the SII>the diet group. The rate of achieving target glucose levels before delivery in the SII group at fasting, postprandial < 120 mg/dL and <130 mg/dL were 93%, 54% and 87%, respectively, which were similar to that in the MDI group (93%, 57%, and 93%, respectively), with no significant differences in perinatal outcomes. In conclusion, more than 40% of women with GDM requiring insulin therapy achieved the target glucose goal with this simple insulin regimen without any increase in adverse effects.
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- Misao Fukuoka
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, National Hospital Organization (NHO) Nagasaki Medical Center, Omura-City, Nagasaki, Japan
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, National Hospital Organization (NHO) Nagasaki Medical Center, Omura-City, Nagasaki, Japan
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, National Hospital Organization (NHO) Nagasaki Medical Center, Omura-City, Nagasaki, Japan
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, National Hospital Organization (NHO) Nagasaki Medical Center, Omura-City, Nagasaki, Japan
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Kameda General Hospital, Kamogawa, Chiba, Japan
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, National Hospital Organization (NHO) Nagasaki Medical Center, Omura-City, Nagasaki, Japan
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, National Hospital Organization (NHO) Nagasaki Medical Center, Omura-City, Nagasaki, Japan
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, National Hospital Organization (NHO) Nagasaki Medical Center, Omura-City, Nagasaki, Japan
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, National Hospital Organization (NHO) Nagasaki Medical Center, Omura-City, Nagasaki, Japan
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, National Hospital Organization (NHO) Nagasaki Medical Center, Omura-City, Nagasaki, Japan
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, National Hospital Organization (NHO) Nagasaki Medical Center, Omura-City, Nagasaki, Japan
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Tian Q, Zhang C, Guo P, Xu M, Yu S, Liu Y, Cao M, Yu L, Yang S, Zhang W. Cognitive appraisal of health and its influencing factors among pregnant women with gestational diabetes mellitus: A cross‐sectional study. J Obstet Gynaecol Res 2023. [DOI: 10.1111/jog.15635] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/24/2022] [Accepted: 02/28/2023] [Indexed: 04/04/2023]
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- Qi Tian
- School of Nursing Jilin University Changchun Jilin China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology The Second Hospital of Jilin University Changchun Jilin China
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- School of Nursing Jilin University Changchun Jilin China
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- School of Nursing Jilin University Changchun Jilin China
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- School of Nursing Jilin University Changchun Jilin China
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- School of Nursing Jilin University Changchun Jilin China
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- School of Nursing Jilin University Changchun Jilin China
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- School of Nursing Jilin University Changchun Jilin China
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- School of Nursing Jilin University Changchun Jilin China
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- School of Nursing Jilin University Changchun Jilin China
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Fraser EE, Ogden KJ, Radford A, Ingram ER, Campbell JE, Dennis A, Corbould AM. Exploring the psychological wellbeing of women with gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM): increased risk of anxiety in women requiring insulin. A Prospective Longitudinal Observational Pilot Study. Health Psychol Behav Med 2023; 11:2170378. [PMID: 36733299 PMCID: PMC9888455 DOI: 10.1080/21642850.2023.2170378] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/29/2023] Open
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Introduction Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) complicates ∼16% of pregnancies in Australia and has significant implications for health of both mother and baby. Antenatal anxiety and depression are also associated with adverse pregnancy outcomes. The interaction between GDM and mental health in pregnancy is poorly understood. With the aim of exploring the nuanced interaction between GDM and mental health further, we investigated whether GDM treatment modality (diet versus insulin) influenced psychological wellbeing in women with GDM. Methods Psychological wellbeing was assessed in women with GDM treated with diet (GDM-Diet, n = 20) or insulin (GDM-Insulin, n = 15) and pregnant women without GDM (non-GDM, n = 20) using questionnaires [Edinburgh Depression Scale (EDS), State-Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI-6), and in women with GDM, Problem Areas in Diabetes (PAID)] at 24-34 weeks gestation and again at ∼36 weeks gestation. Results Women in the GDM-insulin group had significantly higher levels of anxiety than the non-GDM group at both time points. Women in the GDM-Diet group had higher levels of anxiety at 24-34 weeks gestation than the non-GDM group but did not differ at ∼36 weeks gestation. Although depression scores tended to be higher in GDM-Insulin and GDM-Diet groups than in the non-GDM group at both time points, this was not statistically significant. Diabetes-related distress was similar in the GDM-Diet and GDM-Insulin groups at both time points and did not change during pregnancy. A high proportion of the GDM-Insulin group had past/current mental illness (60%). Conclusions In this pilot study GDM was associated with differences in psychological wellbeing, specifically increased anxiety in women treated with insulin. Specialised interventions to support women with GDM should be considered, especially those requiring insulin.Trial registration: Not applicable as this was a purely observational study.
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- Emma E. Fraser
- Department of Psychiatry, Austin Hospital, Heidelberg, Australia, Emma E Fraser Department of Psychiatry, Austin Hospital, Studley Road, Heidelberg, Victoria, 3084, Australia
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- School of Medicine, Faculty of Health, University of Tasmania, Launceston, Australia
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- John Morris Diabetes Centre, Launceston General Hospital, Launceston, Australia
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- School of Medicine, Faculty of Health, University of Tasmania, Launceston, Australia
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- John Morris Diabetes Centre, Launceston General Hospital, Launceston, Australia
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- FRANZCOG, Women’s and Children’s Service, Launceston General Hospital, Launceston, Australia
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- John Morris Diabetes Centre, Launceston General Hospital, Launceston, Australia
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Williamson SP, Moffitt RL, Broadbent J, Neumann DL, Hamblin PS. Coping, wellbeing, and psychopathology during high-risk pregnancy: A systematic review. Midwifery 2023; 116:103556. [PMID: 36427386 DOI: 10.1016/j.midw.2022.103556] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/18/2022] [Revised: 11/10/2022] [Accepted: 11/12/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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OBJECTIVE Complications during pregnancy can negatively impact the physical and psychological wellbeing of mothers. This systematic review aimed to synthesise evidence which has examined the impact of high-risk conditions developed during pregnancy on women's coping, wellbeing, and symptoms of psychopathology. DATA SOURCES Medline (Ovid), PsycINFO (ProQuest), Scopus, Web of science, AMED (Ebsco), CINAHL (Ebsco) and ProQuest databases were searched in May 2021 with no restrictions on publication date. STUDY SELECTION English-language literature was reviewed to identify 31 articles. DATA EXTRACTION Fifteen articles examined Gestational Diabetes Mellitus (GDM: 48%), nine examined multiple high-risk pregnancy conditions (29%), four examined Hypertensive disorders of pregnancy, Preeclampsia (PE: 13%), two did not specify the condition examined (7%), and one examined Pregnancy-Related Acute Kidney Injury (PR-AKI: 3%). The most common study design was quantitative, non-randomised, and survey-based. DATA SYNTHESIS Twenty-seven articles (87%) reported a high-risk pregnancy resulted in decreased wellbeing and ability to cope, and increased symptoms of psychopathology. The remaining four articles (13%) reported no difference in wellbeing or psychopathology outcomes for women experiencing high-risk compared to healthy pregnancies. Moreover, hypertensive disorders and GDM were associated with ineffective submissive or avoidant coping, reduced wellbeing, and quality-of-life, and exacerbated symptoms of anxiety and depression. CONCLUSION High-risk pregnancy negatively impacts coping, wellbeing, and psychopathology, and preventive and supportive interventions to mitigate this should focus on empowering women to feel optimistic and in control of their pregnancy. A holistic and culturally sensitive approach is recommended, where pregnant women (and their partners or support people) are involved in healthcare decisions, thus promoting wellbeing, coping, satisfaction, and improved treatment outcome.
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- School of Psychology, Deakin University, Melbourne, Australia
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- School of Applied Psychology, Griffith University, Gold Coast, Australia
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- Department of Endocrinology and Diabetes, Western Health, Melbourne, Australia; Institute for Health Transformation, Faculty of Health, Deakin University, Melbourne, Australia; Department of Medicine, Western Health, University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Australia
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Lara-Cinisomo S, Loret de Mola JR, Flores-Carter K, Tabb KM, Roloff K. Prenatal Depressive Symptoms, Self-Rated Health, and Diabetes Self-Efficacy: A Moderated Mediation Analysis. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2022; 19:ijerph192013603. [PMID: 36294181 PMCID: PMC9602843 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph192013603] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/09/2022] [Revised: 10/07/2022] [Accepted: 10/09/2022] [Indexed: 05/31/2023]
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BACKGROUND Diabetes leads to risk for pregnant persons and their fetuses and requires behavioral changes that can be compromised by poor mental health. Poor self-rated health (SRH), a reliable predictor of morbidity and mortality, has been associated with depressive symptoms and lower self-efficacy in patients with diabetes. However, it is unclear whether SRH mediates the association between depressive symptoms and self-efficacy in pregnant patients with diabetes and whether the healthcare site moderates the mediation. Thus, we sought to test these associations in a racially and ethnically diverse sample of pregnant individuals diagnosed with diabetes from two clinical settings. MATERIALS AND METHODS This was an observational, cross-sectional study of 137 pregnant individuals diagnosed with diabetes at two clinical study sites. Participants self-administered a demographic questionnaire and measures designed to assess depressive symptoms, SRH in pregnancy, and diabetes self-efficacy. A moderated mediation model tested whether these indirect effects were moderated by the site. RESULTS The results show that SRH mediated the association between depressive symptoms and diabetes self-efficacy. The results also showed the site moderated the mediating effect of SRH on depressive symptoms and diabetes self-efficacy. CONCLUSIONS Understanding the role of clinical care settings can help inform when and how SRH mediates that association between prenatal depressive symptoms and self-efficacy in diabetic patients.
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- Sandraluz Lara-Cinisomo
- Department of Kinesiology and Community Health, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, 1206 S. Fourth Street, Champaign, IL 61820, USA
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Southern Illinois University School of Medicine, 415 N. 9th St. Suite 6W100, Springfield, IL 62794, USA
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- Department of Social Work, College of Behavioral and Social Sciences, California Baptist University, 8432 Magnolia Avenue, Riverside, CA 92504, USA
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- School of Social Work, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, 1010 W. Nevada St., Urbana, IL 61801, USA
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- Department of Women’s Health, Arrowhead Regional Medical Center, 400 N. Pepper Avenue, Colton, CA 92324, USA
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Davidsen E, Maindal HT, Rod MH, Olesen K, Byrne M, Damm P, Nielsen KK. The stigma associated with gestational diabetes mellitus: A scoping review. EClinicalMedicine 2022; 52:101614. [PMID: 35990581 PMCID: PMC9386490 DOI: 10.1016/j.eclinm.2022.101614] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/04/2022] [Revised: 07/25/2022] [Accepted: 07/25/2022] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) affects an increasing number of pregnant women globally. Although studies have identified psychosocial ramifications associated with GDM, stigma in the form of experienced discrimination and self-blame and its consequences have received limited attention. Our objective was to examine the current evidence on stigma, as experienced among women with GDM, including the potential adverse consequences hereof. METHODS A scoping review was conducted with citations retrieved from the databases MEDLINE, CINAHL, EMBASE and, PsycINFO. Studies published before 15 June 2022, when the search was conducted, were included. FINDINGS We identified 1388 citations and included 44 in the review. We found that women with GDM may experience stigma in the form of overt discrimination from healthcare personnel and relatives, and in the form of internalised stigma, such as guilt and shame. Identified consequences include avoidance of screening, not following dietary recommendations nor reporting blood glucose readings, social isolation, and poor mental wellbeing. No estimates of stigma prevalence were identified. INTERPRETATION Existing evidence shows that women with GDM report stigma, which may affect both their mental and physical health. Further investigations into the prevalence of stigma and long-term consequences of stigma are much needed. FUNDING The funders of the study had no role in study design, data collection, data analysis, data interpretation, or writing of the report.
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- Emma Davidsen
- Health Promotion Research, Copenhagen University Hospital – Steno Diabetes Center Copenhagen, Borgmester Ib Juuls Vej 83, 2730 Herlev, Denmark
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- Health Promotion Research, Copenhagen University Hospital – Steno Diabetes Center Copenhagen, Borgmester Ib Juuls Vej 83, 2730 Herlev, Denmark
- Department of Public Health, Aarhus University, Bartholins Allé 2, 8000 Aarhus C, Denmark
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- Health Promotion Research, Copenhagen University Hospital – Steno Diabetes Center Copenhagen, Borgmester Ib Juuls Vej 83, 2730 Herlev, Denmark
- National Institute of Public Health, University of Southern Denmark, Studiestræde 6, 1455 Copenhagen K, Denmark
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- Health Promotion Research, Copenhagen University Hospital – Steno Diabetes Center Copenhagen, Borgmester Ib Juuls Vej 83, 2730 Herlev, Denmark
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- Health Behaviour Change Research Group, School of Psychology, National University of Ireland, Galway, University Road, Galway, Ireland
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- Center for Pregnant Women with Diabetes, Department of Obstetrics, Rigshospitalet, Juliane Maries Vej 8, 2100 Copenhagen Ø, Denmark
- Department of Clinical Medicine, University of Copenhagen, Blegdamsvej 3B, 2200 Copenhagen N, Denmark
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- Health Promotion Research, Copenhagen University Hospital – Steno Diabetes Center Copenhagen, Borgmester Ib Juuls Vej 83, 2730 Herlev, Denmark
- Corresponding author.
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Faal Siahkal S, Javadifar N, Najafian M, Iravani M, Zakerkish M, Heshmati R. The psychosocial challenges associated with gestational diabetes mellitus: A systematic review of qualitative studies. Prim Care Diabetes 2022; 16:11-26. [PMID: 34538572 DOI: 10.1016/j.pcd.2021.09.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/16/2021] [Revised: 08/30/2021] [Accepted: 09/06/2021] [Indexed: 12/25/2022]
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BACKGROUND Gestational diabetes is a disease with complex management that requires multidisciplinary collaboration. To achieve treatment goals, in addition to using medications and paying attention to exercise and diet, it is also important to take into account the mental health and psychosocial aspects of diabetes management. This study aimed to highlight these challenges associated with gestational diabetes. METHOD This qualitative systematic review involved a search of the following databases: CINAHL, EMBASE, MEDLINE, and PsycINFO. Title, abstract, and full-text screening was done using Covidence software, and quality assessment of the included papers was conducted using the Critical Appraisal Skills Programme Checklist. Enhancing transparency in reporting the synthesis of the qualitative research statement (ENTREQ) was used in the design of this paper. Data synthesis was done using meta-aggregation method. RESULTS Out of the 2440 articles searched, 24 were qualitatively analyzed. The CASP score of the included papers was optimal. The 514 findings extracted from the 24 studies were aggregated into five broad conceptual categories: psychological challenges, socio-cultural challenges, information-communication challenges, challenges associated with a lifestyle change, and challenges related to health care. CONCLUSION Recognizing the psychosocial challenges associated with gestational diabetes and developing support packages tailored to psychosocial needs can help improve the management of these patients.
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- Shahla Faal Siahkal
- Midwifery Department, Nursing & Midwifery School, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran.
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- Reproductive Health Promotion Research Center, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran.
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, School of Medicine, Fertility, Infertility and Perinatology Research Center, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran.
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- Reproductive Health Promotion Research Center, Midwifery and Reproductive Health Department, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran.
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- Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Faculty of Medicine, Diabetes Research Center, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran.
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- Department of Psychology, Faculty of Education and Psychology, University of Tabriz, Tabriz, Iran.
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Gestational diabetes: changed health beliefs in migrant women from five Asian countries living in Sweden: a prospective qualitative study. Prim Health Care Res Dev 2022; 23:e2. [PMID: 35016742 PMCID: PMC8822325 DOI: 10.1017/s1463423621000785] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Aim: The aim of this study was to explore the temporal development of beliefs about health, illness and health care in migrant women with gestational diabetes (GD) born in Asia residing in Sweden, and the influence on health-related behaviour in terms of self-care and seeking care. Background: Migrant Asian women are a high-risk group for developing GD. Adapting to the culture in the new society and the healthcare system, being diagnosed with GD and becoming a mother is demanding. The question is whether Asian migrants’ patterns of beliefs and behaviour change over time, as no previous study has been revealed on this topic. Method: Qualitative prospective exploratory study. Semi-structured interviews were held on three occasions: during pregnancy and three and fourteen months after delivery, with women born in Asia, diagnosed with GD. Data were analysed with qualitative content analysis. Findings: There was a temporal change of beliefs influencing health-related behaviour, showing a rising curve in risk awareness. An increasing number of persons described developing a healthy diet/lifestyle based on initial advice and shifted focus from the child to worries about the woman’s health and risk of developing type 2 diabetes and being unable to care for the child/family. Also, the number of women perceiving GD as a transient condition decreased and more believed it would last forever. Beliefs about health care were unchanged, the healthcare model was perceived working well but information about GD and follow-ups was requested even after delivery, and competent staff was expected. Health professionals’ beliefs about the seriousness of GD influence patients’ beliefs and need to be considered. Migrant women need support with adequate information, based on their individual beliefs, to continue develop a sustainable healthy lifestyle even after giving birth, to promote health and prevent type 2 diabetes.
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Borgen I, Garnweidner-Holme LM, Jacobsen AF, Fayyad S, Cvancarova Småstuen M, Lukasse M. Knowledge of gestational diabetes mellitus at first consultation in a multi-ethnic pregnant population in the Oslo region, Norway - a cross-sectional study. ETHNICITY & HEALTH 2022; 27:209-222. [PMID: 31416352 DOI: 10.1080/13557858.2019.1655530] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/23/2019] [Accepted: 06/17/2019] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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Objectives: Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is an increasing problem among pregnant women globally and is associated with short- and long-term consequences for both mother and newborn. The aim of this study was to investigate knowledge of GDM among a multi-ethnic pregnant population at first consultation for GDM in the Oslo region in Norway.Design: We conducted a cross-sectional study using baseline data from a randomised controlled study performed at five diabetic outpatient clinics (DOC) in the Oslo region. Pregnant women diagnosed with GDM following an Oral Glucose Tolerance test (OGTT) with a 2-hours blood glucose level of ≥ 9 mmol/l were included. Women filled out a questionnaire on an electronic tablet at the study entry, and additional data were collected through a recruiting form. Descriptive statistics were performed and associations were investigated using Chi-square test and multiple logistic regression analysis.Results: Of 238 women included in the study, 108 (45.4%) were native Norwegian speakers and 130 (54.6%) were non-native Norwegian speakers. 39.5% of the non-native Norwegian speakers were Asian, 22.5% were African, and 15.5% were from Eastern European Countries. Non-native Norwegian speakers were significantly more likely to have poor knowledge of GDM compared to native Norwegian speakers, adjusted OR = 4.5, 95% CI 1.61-12.5. Sensitivity analyses showed this was not due to poor language skills.Conclusions: Ethnic background was associated with the level of knowledge of GDM. Health professionals should be aware of the various knowledge levels concerning GDM and tailor their information towards women's knowledge. Linguistically- and culturally adapted information regarding GDM may improve knowledge gaps among women with immigrant backgrounds.
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- Iren Borgen
- Faculty of Health Sciences Institute of Health Promotion and Nursing, OsloMet - Oslo Metropolitan University, Oslo, Norway
- Department of Obstetrics, Oslo University Hospital-Ullevål, Oslo, Norway
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- Faculty of Health Sciences Institute of Health Promotion and Nursing, OsloMet - Oslo Metropolitan University, Oslo, Norway
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- Department of Obstetrics, Oslo University Hospital-Ullevål, Oslo, Norway
- Institute of Clinical Medicine, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway
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- Department of Informatics, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway
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- Faculty of Health Sciences Institute of Health Promotion and Nursing, OsloMet - Oslo Metropolitan University, Oslo, Norway
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- Faculty of Health Sciences Institute of Health Promotion and Nursing, OsloMet - Oslo Metropolitan University, Oslo, Norway
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Lee HA, Jang KS. Do depression, anxiety, emotional intelligence, and sleep quality affect diabetes management self-efficacy in Korean women with gestational diabetes in pregnancy?: a descriptive correlational study. KOREAN JOURNAL OF WOMEN HEALTH NURSING 2021; 27:358-367. [DOI: 10.4069/kjwhn.2021.11.27] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/11/2021] [Revised: 11/26/2021] [Accepted: 11/27/2021] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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Purpose: This study aimed to identify factors associated with diabetes management self-efficacy in pregnant women with gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) in Korea.Methods: A total of 173 pregnant women with GDM in Korea were recruited by posting announcements at two Korean online communities focusing on pregnancy and GDM. Participants completed a structured online survey from July to September 2018. Thirteen inappropriate responses were excluded and a total of 160 questionnaires were used in the final analysis. Descriptive statistics were calculated and multiple regression with the enter method was done to identify the associations of depressive mood, anxiety, emotional intelligence, and sleep quality with diabetes management self-efficacy. The SPSS version 23.0 (IBM Corp.) was used for the analysis. Results: Respondents reported a moderately depressive mood (mean, 10.36), low to moderate anxiety (mean, 41.65), above-average emotional intelligence (mean, 78.04), moderate sleep quality (mean 42.01), and above-average diabetes management self-efficacy (mean, 52.29). The major factor associated with diabetes management self-efficacy of pregnant women with GDM was emotional intelligence (β=.51, p<.001). Other factors, in descending order of influence, were sleep quality (β=.22, p<.001) and exercise (β=.18, p=.004). Taken together, the aforementioned factors explained 34.6% (F=39.53, p<.001) of the total variance. Conclusion: The results of this study suggest that to improve the diabetes management self-efficacy of pregnant women with GDM, it is necessary to develop an education program that can also enhance emotional intelligence, sleep quality, and exercise.
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Lawrence RL, Ward K, Wall CR, Bloomfield FH. New Zealand women's experiences of managing gestational diabetes through diet: a qualitative study. BMC Pregnancy Childbirth 2021; 21:819. [PMID: 34886814 PMCID: PMC8662890 DOI: 10.1186/s12884-021-04297-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/02/2021] [Accepted: 11/23/2021] [Indexed: 12/25/2022] Open
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Background For women with gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) poor dietary choices can have deleterious consequences for both themselves and their baby. Diet is a well-recognised primary strategy for the management of GDM. Women who develop GDM may receive dietary recommendations from a range of sources that may be inconsistent and are often faced with needing to make several dietary adaptations in a short period of time to achieve glycaemic control. The aim of this study was to explore how women diagnosed with GDM perceive dietary recommendations and how this information influences their dietary decisions during pregnancy and beyond. Methods Women diagnosed with GDM before 30 weeks’ gestation were purposively recruited from two GDM clinics in Auckland, New Zealand. Data were generated using semi-structured interviews and thematic analysed to identify themes describing women’s perceptions and experiences of dietary recommendations for the management of GDM. Results Eighteen women from a diverse range of sociodemographic backgrounds participated in the study. Three interconnected themes described women’s perceptions of dietary recommendations and experiences in managing their GDM through diet: managing GDM is a balancing act; using the numbers as evidence, and the GDM timeframe. The primary objective of dietary advice was perceived to be to control blood glucose levels and this was central to each theme. Women faced a number of challenges in adhering to dietary recommendations. Their relationships with healthcare professionals played a significant role in their perception of advice and motivation to adhere to recommendations. Many women perceived the need to follow dietary recommendations to be temporary, with few planning to continue dietary adaptations long-term. Conclusions The value of empathetic, individually tailored advice was highlighted in this study. A greater emphasis on establishing healthy dietary habits not just during pregnancy but for the long-term health of both mother and baby is needed. Supplementary Information The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1186/s12884-021-04297-0.
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- R L Lawrence
- The Liggins Institute, The University of Auckland, Building 505, Level 2, 85 Park Road, Grafton, Auckland, 1023, New Zealand
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- School of Nursing, University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand
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- Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences, University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand
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- The Liggins Institute, The University of Auckland, Building 505, Level 2, 85 Park Road, Grafton, Auckland, 1023, New Zealand.
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Misita D, Yamamoto JM, Yuan Y, Donovan LE, Bell RC, Jarman M. An exploration of differences in infant feeding practices among women with and without diabetes in pregnancy: A mixed-methods study. Diabet Med 2021; 38:e14635. [PMID: 34265117 DOI: 10.1111/dme.14635] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/27/2021] [Revised: 06/17/2021] [Accepted: 07/07/2021] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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AIMS (1) To determine the likelihood of full breastfeeding at 3 months postpartum in women with and without diabetes in pregnancy (DiP); (2) to explore the associations between diabetes management practices and infant feeding practices in those who had DiP and (3) to examine women's experiences of feeding their infants after having DiP. METHODS The quantitative study used data from Alberta Pregnancy Outcomes and Nutrition (APrON) cohort study. Participants who had DiP (n = 62) were matched 1:3 to participants without DiP for pre-pregnancy BMI, parity, mode of delivery and pre-term birth. Infant feeding questionnaires, prospective breastfeeding diaries and medical chart data were analysed to determine likelihood of fully breastfeeding at 3 months postpartum. For the qualitative study, interviews were conducted with postpartum women who had DiP to explore the experiences of infant feeding. Interviews were thematically analysed, and the results were compared between women who were categorized as 'full breast feeders' or 'mixed feeders'. RESULTS The odds of fully breastfeeding were 50% lower in women with DiP than women without DiP (OR: 0.50, 95% CI 0.25-0.99, p = 0.04). Qualitative interviews identified that although all women showed resilience in the face of infant feeding challenges, those who were fully breastfeeding reported seeking out external infant feeding supports, for example, classes or Doula's. Mixed Feeders perceived there was a lack of infant feeding information and support given to them prior to giving birth. CONCLUSION Women with DiP may require additional prenatal and postnatal infant feeding support to be better prepared to overcome feeding challenges they may face.
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- Dragana Misita
- Department of Agricultural, Food and Nutritional Sciences, Division of Human Nutrition, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB, Canada
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Faculty of Medicine, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, MB, Canada
- Department of Medicine, Division of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Cummings School of Medicine, University of Calgary, Calgary, AB, Canada
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- School of Public Health, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB, Canada
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- Department of Medicine, Division of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Cummings School of Medicine, University of Calgary, Calgary, AB, Canada
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- Department of Agricultural, Food and Nutritional Sciences, Division of Human Nutrition, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB, Canada
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- Department of Agricultural, Food and Nutritional Sciences, Division of Human Nutrition, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB, Canada
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Rolińska A, Aftyka A, Samardakiewicz M. Coping with Stress in Complicated Pregnancy and Gestational Weight Gain. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2021; 18:ijerph181910493. [PMID: 34639793 PMCID: PMC8507853 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph181910493] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/11/2021] [Revised: 09/22/2021] [Accepted: 09/30/2021] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Maternal obesity is one of the leading health problems in the world. Excessive gestational weight gain (GWG) can lead to many complications during pregnancy, especially when it is accompanied by diabetes. Moreover, the risk of excessive GWG in pregnant women is significant, irrespective of prenatal counseling. Studies on this subject concerning coping with stress are lacking in the literature. The present work is aimed at evaluating the styles of coping with stress and their relation to GWG in pregnant women with gestational diabetes (GDM) for whom sudden adaptation to dietary management during this period can be challenging. It was indicated that women with GDM reported high stress related to potential maternal-fetal complications and worries about compliance with dietary management. The overall weight gain of participants in pregnancy was determined in connection to their prepregnancy body mass index (BMI) and classified based on the Institute of Medicine guidelines. A standardized psychological scale was used to assess coping styles. The results showed that almost half of the participants did not meet the Institute of Medicine recommendations for weight gain during pregnancy. There were significant correlations between the styles of coping with stress and the GWG. Additionally, low correlations were indicated between emotional, avoidant, task-oriented coping styles and the age of pregnant women with GDM. Regression analysis showed that the stress-coping style that focused on emotions was the most predictive of overall weight gain. There is a need for a better understanding of psychological barriers in achieving the recommended GWG and potential limitations in providers' interventions, particularly for GDM.
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- Agnieszka Rolińska
- Chair and Department of Psychology, Faculty of Medicine, Medical University of Lublin, 20-059 Lublin, Poland;
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- Department of Anesthesiological and Intensive Care Nursing, Faculty of Health Sciences, Medical University of Lublin, 20-059 Lublin, Poland;
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- Chair and Department of Psychology, Faculty of Medicine, Medical University of Lublin, 20-059 Lublin, Poland;
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Delanerolle G, Phiri P, Zeng Y, Marston K, Tempest N, Busuulwa P, Shetty A, Goodison W, Muniraman H, Duffy G, Elliot K, Maclean A, Majumder K, Hirsch M, Rathod S, Raymont V, Shi JQ, Hapangama DK. A systematic review and meta-analysis of gestational diabetes mellitus and mental health among BAME populations. EClinicalMedicine 2021; 38:101016. [PMID: 34308317 PMCID: PMC8283332 DOI: 10.1016/j.eclinm.2021.101016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/12/2021] [Revised: 06/02/2021] [Accepted: 06/21/2021] [Indexed: 02/08/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is a common complication of pregnancy and is associated with an increased risk of mental health (MH) disorders including antenatal and postnatal depression (PND), anxiety and post-traumatic-stress-disorder (PTSD). We hypothesized GDM and MH disorders will disproportionately affect individuals from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds. METHODS A systematic methodology was developed, and a protocol was published in PROSPERO (CRD42020210863) and a systematic review of publications between 1st January 1990 and 30th January 2021 was conducted. Multiple electronic databases were explored using keywords and MeSH terms. The finalised dataset was analysed using statistical methods such as random-effect models, subgroup analysis and sensitivity analysis. These were used to determine odds ratio (OR) and 95% confidence intervals (CI) to establish prevalence using variables of PND, anxiety, PTSD and stress to name a few. FINDINGS Sixty studies were finalised from the 20,040 data pool. Forty-six studies were included systematically with 14 used to meta-analyze GDM and MH outcomes. A second meta-analysis was conducted using 7 studies to determine GDM risk among Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic women with pre-existing MH disorders. The results indicate an increased risk with pooled adjusted OR for both reflected at 1.23, 95% CI of 1.00-1.50 and 1.29, 95% CI of 1.11-1.50 respectively. INTERPRETATION The available studies suggest a MH sequalae with GDM as well as a sequalae of GDM with MH among Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic populations. Our findings warrant further future exploration to better manage these patients. FUNDING Not applicable.
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- Southern Health NHS Foundation Trust, United Kingdom
- School of Primary Care, Population Sciences and Medical Education, Faculty of Medicine, University of Southampton, United Kingdom
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- Southern University of Science and Technology, United Kingdom
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- University of Liverpool, United Kingdom
- Liverpool Women's Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, United Kingdom
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- University of Liverpool, United Kingdom
- Liverpool Women's Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, United Kingdom
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- University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, United Kingdom
- University College London, United Kingdom
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- University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, United Kingdom
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- Department of Pediatrics, Creighton University Medical School, United Kingdom
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- University of Liverpool, United Kingdom
- Liverpool Women's Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, United Kingdom
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- University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, United Kingdom
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- Department of Psychiatry, University of Oxford, United Kingdom
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- Southern University of Science and Technology, United Kingdom
- Alan Turing Institute, United Kingdom
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- University of Liverpool, United Kingdom
- Liverpool Women's Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, United Kingdom
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Meloncelli N, Wilkinson SA, de Jersey S. Searching for Utopia, the Challenge of Standardized Medical Nutrition Therapy Prescription in Gestational Diabetes Mellitus Management: A Critical Review. Semin Reprod Med 2021; 38:389-397. [PMID: 33429445 DOI: 10.1055/s-0040-1722316] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is a common pregnancy disorder and the incidence is increasing worldwide. GDM is associated with adverse maternal outcomes which may be reduced with proper management. Lifestyle modification in the form of medical nutrition therapy and physical activity, as well as self-monitoring of blood glucose levels, is the cornerstone of GDM management. Inevitably, the search for the "ultimate" diet prescription has been ongoing. Identifying the amount and type of carbohydrate to maintain blood glucose levels below targets while balancing the nutritional requirements of pregnancy and achieving gestational weight gain within recommendations is challenging. Recent developments in the area of the gut microbiota and its impact on glycemic response add another layer of complexity to the success of medical nutrition therapy. This review critically explores the challenges to dietary prescription for GDM and why utopia may never be found.
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- Nina Meloncelli
- Nutrition and Dietetics, Sunshine Coast University Hospital, Birtinya, Australia.,Centre for Clinical Research and Perinatal Research Centre, Faculty of Medicine, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia
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- School of Human Movements and Nutrition Sciences, Faculty of Health and Behavioural Sciences, The University of Queensland, St Lucia, Queensland, Australia.,Mater Research Institute, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
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- Centre for Clinical Research and Perinatal Research Centre, Faculty of Medicine, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia.,Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital, Metro North Hospital and Health Service, Brisbane, Australia
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OuYang H, Chen B, Abdulrahman AM, Li L, Wu N. Associations between Gestational Diabetes and Anxiety or Depression: A Systematic Review. J Diabetes Res 2021; 2021:9959779. [PMID: 34368368 PMCID: PMC8337159 DOI: 10.1155/2021/9959779] [Citation(s) in RCA: 43] [Impact Index Per Article: 14.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/31/2021] [Revised: 07/02/2021] [Accepted: 07/07/2021] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) pregnant women are under more psychological stress than normal pregnant women. With the deepening of the study of gestational diabetes mellitus, research has shown that anxiety and depression are also an important cause of gestational diabetes mellitus. Anxiety and depression can cause imbalances in the hormone levels in the body, which has a serious impact on the pregnancy outcome and blood glucose control of pregnant women with GDM. Therefore, the main purpose of this paper is to provide a systematic review of the association between anxiety, depression, and GDM, as well as the adverse effects on pregnant women with GDM. To this end, we searched the PubMed, CNKI, Embase, Cochrane Library, Wanfang, and Weipu databases. Studies on the incidence of anxiety, depression, and GDM, blood glucose in pregnant women with GDM, delivery mode, and maternal and infant outcomes were included to be analyzed, and the source of anxiety and depression in pregnant women with GDM and related treatment measures were discussed.
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- Hong OuYang
- Department of Endocrinology, Shengjing Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, China
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- Department of Endocrinology, The First People's Hospital of Kerqin District, Tongliao City, Inner Mongolia, China
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- Department of Endocrinology, Shengjing Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, China
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- Department of Endocrinology, Shengjing Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, China
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- Department of Endocrinology, Shengjing Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, China
- Clinical Skills Practice Teaching Center, Shengjing Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, China
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Egan AM, Bogdanet D, Biesty L, Kgosidialwa O, McDonagh C, O'Shea C, O'Shea PM, Devane D, Dunne FP. Core Outcome Sets for Studies of Diabetes in Pregnancy: A Review. Diabetes Care 2020; 43:3129-3135. [PMID: 33218980 DOI: 10.2337/dc20-1621] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/30/2020] [Accepted: 09/11/2020] [Indexed: 02/03/2023]
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Core Outcome Sets (COS) contain an agreed minimum set of outcomes to be measured and reported in all studies in a specific area, with the objective of standardizing outcome reporting. COS may minimize research waste by identifying outcomes important to key stakeholders, allowing for improved evidence synthesis, and facilitating translation of research findings to clinical practice. Over the past 5 years, there has been significant progress in developing COS relevant to studies of diabetes in pregnancy. This review summarizes work in this area, reviews the role of patient and public involvement in COS development, and suggests areas for future research.
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- Aoife M Egan
- Division of Endocrinology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN
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- School of Medicine, National University of Ireland Galway, Galway, Ireland
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- School of Nursing and Midwifery, National University of Ireland Galway, Galway, Ireland
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- Core Outcome Set Study Advisory Group, National University of Ireland Galway, Galway, Ireland
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- Core Outcome Set Study Advisory Group, National University of Ireland Galway, Galway, Ireland
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- School of Medicine, National University of Ireland Galway, Galway, Ireland
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- School of Nursing and Midwifery, National University of Ireland Galway, Galway, Ireland.,Health Research Board Trials Methodology Research Network, College of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences, National University of Ireland Galway, Galway, Ireland.,INFANT Centre and Department of Paediatrics and Child Health, University College Cork, Cork, Ireland
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Perspectives on the psychological and emotional burden of having gestational diabetes amongst low-income women in Cape Town, South Africa. BMC WOMENS HEALTH 2020; 20:231. [PMID: 33046050 PMCID: PMC7552378 DOI: 10.1186/s12905-020-01093-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/30/2020] [Accepted: 09/30/2020] [Indexed: 01/28/2023]
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Background The diagnosis of gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) may affect women’s mental wellbeing, functioning and quality of life, with potentially negative effects on treatment adherence. Identifying and addressing the psychological and emotional needs of women with GDM, could have benefits for sustainable long-term behavioural change following the affected pregnancy. This study explored the lived experiences of women with GDM and the impact of GDM on their experience of pregnancy and sense of well-being. Methods Purposive sampling was used to recruit women who had been diagnosed with GDM in their previous pregnancy and received antenatal care at a tertiary hospital in Cape Town, South Africa. This was a descriptive qualitative study using a combination of focus groups and in-depth interviews for an in- depth exploration of women’s lived experiences of GDM, their context and perceived needs. Data analysis followed an iterative thematic analysis approach. Results Thirty-five women participated in nine focus groups and five in-depth interviews. Women discussed the emotional and psychological burden of having GDM, highlighting (i) their initial emotional reactions to receiving a GDM diagnosis, (ii) their experience of adjusting to the constraints of living with GDM (iii) their feelings of apprehension about childbirth and their maternal role and (iv) their feelings of abandonment in the post-partum period once the intensive support from both health system and family ends. Conclusions The current biomedical model used in the management of GDM, is highly foetal-centric and fails to acknowledge important psychological factors that contribute to women’s overall wellbeing and experience of pregnancy. These results demonstrate the importance of incorporating mental health support in the management and care for women with GDM in public health services, along with facilitating emotional support from partners and family members. Based on our findings, we recommend routine mental health and psychosocial vulnerability screening and monitoring for women diagnosed with GDM throughout pregnancy and postpartum to improve prognoses.
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Mishra S, Shetty A, Rao CR, Nayak S, Kamath A. Effect of maternal perceived stress during pregnancy on gestational diabetes mellitus risk: A prospective case-control study. Diabetes Metab Syndr 2020; 14:1163-1169. [PMID: 32673836 DOI: 10.1016/j.dsx.2020.06.048] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/23/2019] [Revised: 06/20/2020] [Accepted: 06/22/2020] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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BACKGROUND AND AIMS A variety of risk factors have been reported for the development of gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM). But limited review on the role of antenatal perceived stress necessitated the design of the present study to evaluate the association between GDM and perceived stress during pregnancy. METHODS A prospective case-control study was carried out among 100 GDM cases and 273 matched controls, attending regular antenatal clinic at two private hospitals of Karnataka. Data was collected by personal interviews using a standard questionnaire. Perceived stress was assessed using the Cohen 10-item Perceived Stress Scale. Score of ≥20 was identified as high stress. Statistical Package for the Social Sciences version 15 was used for analysis. RESULTS Exposure rates for high maternal perceived stress among cases during pregnancy were noted. The odds of GDM were 13 folds higher among those with high antenatal stress (≥20) compared to those with low (<20) (p < 0.001) perceived stress. No correlation between maternal antenatal stress and blood glucose following OGTT was noted. CONCLUSIONS The study identified high perceived stress during pregnancy as a potential risk factor for GDM.
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- Surabhi Mishra
- Department of Community Medicine, Himalayan Institute of Medical Sciences (HIMS), Swami Rama Himalayan University (SRHU), Swami Ram Nagar, Jolly Grant, Dehradun, Uttarakhand, 248016, India.
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- Department of Community Medicine, Kasturba Medical College, Manipal, Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE), Manipal, Karnataka, 576104, India.
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- Department of Community Medicine, Kasturba Medical College, Manipal, Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE), Manipal, Karnataka, 576104, India.
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Dr. TMA Pai Rotary Hospital, Karkala, Melaka-Manipal Medical College, Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE), Karnataka, 576104, India.
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- Department of Data Sciences, Prasanna School of Public Health, Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE), Manipal, Karnataka, 576104, India.
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Hewage S, Audimulam J, Sullivan E, Chi C, Yew TW, Yoong J. Barriers to Gestational Diabetes Management and Preferred Interventions for Women With Gestational Diabetes in Singapore: Mixed Methods Study. JMIR Form Res 2020; 4:e14486. [PMID: 32602845 PMCID: PMC7367517 DOI: 10.2196/14486] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/28/2019] [Revised: 02/04/2020] [Accepted: 02/21/2020] [Indexed: 12/19/2022] Open
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Background Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is associated with risks for both the mother and child. The escalated prevalence of GDM because of obesity and changes in screening criteria demands for greater health care needs than before. Objective This study aimed to understand the perception of patients and health care providers of the barriers to GDM management and preferred interventions to manage GDM in an Asian setting. Methods This mixed methods study used a convergent parallel design. Survey data were collected from 216 women with GDM, and semistructured interviews were conducted with 15 women and with 8 health care providers treating patients with GDM. Participants were recruited from 2 specialized GDM clinics at the National University Hospital, Singapore. Results The patients were predominantly Chinese (102/214, 47.6%), employed (201/272, 73.9%), with higher education (150/216, 69.4%) and prenatal attendance at a private clinic (138/214, 64.2%), already on diet control (210/214, 98.1%), and receiving support and information from the GDM clinic (194/215, 90.2%) and web-based sources (131/215, 60.9%). In particular, working women reported barriers to GDM management, including the lack of reminders for blood glucose monitoring, diet control, and insufficient time for exercise. Most women preferred getting such support directly from health care providers, whether at the GDM clinic (174/215, 80.9%) or elsewhere (116/215, 53.9%). Smartphone apps were the preferred means of additional intervention. Desirable intervention features identified by patients included more information on GDM, diet and exercise options, reminders for blood glucose testing, a platform to record blood glucose readings and illustrate or understand trends, and a means to communicate with care providers. Conclusions A GDM-focused smartphone app that is able to integrate testing, education, and communication may be a feasible and acceptable intervention to provide support to women with GDM, particularly for working women.
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- Sumali Hewage
- Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health, National University of Singapore, Singapore, Singapore
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- Integrated Health Promotion Unit, Ministry of Health Transformation Office, Singapore, Singapore
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- Family Planning 2020, United Nations Foundation, Washington, WA, United States
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, National University Hospital, Singapore, Singapore
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- Division of Endocrinology, Department of Medicine, National University Hospital, Singapore, Singapore
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- Center for Economic and Social Research, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA, United States
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"If I Don't Eat Enough, I Won't Be Healthy". Women's Experiences with Gestational Diabetes Mellitus Treatment in Rural and Urban South India. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2020; 17:ijerph17093062. [PMID: 32354048 PMCID: PMC7246422 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph17093062] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/03/2020] [Revised: 04/10/2020] [Accepted: 04/23/2020] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is associated with a range of adverse pregnancy outcomes as well as increased risk of future type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease. In India, 10%–35% of pregnant women develop GDM. In this study, we investigated women’s experiences with the dietary and pharmaceutical treatment for GDM in rural and urban Tamil Nadu, India. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 19 women diagnosed with GDM. Data were analyzed using qualitative content analysis. Three overall aspects were discovered with several sub-aspects characterizing women’s experiences: emotional challenges (fear and apprehension for the baby’ health and struggling to accept a treatment seen as counterintuitive to being safe and healthy), interpersonal challenges (managing treatment in the near social relations and social support, and coordinating treatment with work and social life), and health system-related challenges (availability and cost of treatment, interaction with health care providers). Some aspects acted as barriers. However, social support and positive, high-quality interactions with health care providers could mitigate some of these barriers and facilitate the treatment process. Greater efforts at awareness creation in the social environment and systemic adjustments in care delivery targeting the individual, family, community and health system levels are needed in order to ensure that women with GDM have the opportunity to access treatment and are enabled and motivated to follow it as well.
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He J, Wang Y, Liu Y, Chen X, Bai J. Experiences of pregnant women with gestational diabetes mellitus: a systematic review of qualitative evidence protocol. BMJ Open 2020; 10:e034126. [PMID: 32075837 PMCID: PMC7044968 DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2019-034126] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/16/2022] Open
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INTRODUCTION The incidence of gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is increasing and an issue of global concern. GDM can cause severe adverse effects for pregnant women and their fetuses. This systematic review is proposed to explore women's experiences during the pregnancy with GDM. This review will provide insights into the physical, psychological and social adaptation experiences of women with GDM that can help to identify challenges of glycaemic control and provide targeted care and interventions to improve maternal and child health. METHODS AND ANALYSIS The databases we will search include English databases (ie, PubMed, CINAHL, Embase, the Cochrane Library, Web of Science, Joanna Briggs Institute (JBI) Database of Systematic Reviews, PsycINFO, OpenGrey and Deep Blue) and Chinese databases (ie, China Biology Medicine disc, China National Knowledge Infrastructure, and VIP Database for Chinese Technical Periodicals). Published qualitative evidence of life changes or experiences of the women with GDM will be searched. There will be no limits on publication year. Two reviewers will independently use the JBI Critical Appraisal Checklist for Qualitative Research for methodological validity prior to inclusion in this review. Any disagreements regarding article evaluation will be resolved through discussion or with a third reviewer. Data will be extracted using the standardised data extraction tool from JBI System for the Unified Management, Assessment and Review of Information. Synthesis will include in-depth reading of the original text and the discovery of the results, and then summarising similar categories for more advanced synthesised findings. The final synthesised findings will be graded according to the ConQual approach for establishing confidence. ETHICS AND DISSEMINATION This study does not require ethical approval as primary data will not be collected. Results of this systematic review will be submitted to peer-reviewed international journals for publication and be presented in relevant international conferences. PROSPERO REGISTRATION NUMBER CRD42019132065.
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- Jing He
- School of Health and Sciences, Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
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- School of Health and Sciences, Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
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- School of Health and Sciences, Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
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- School of Health and Sciences, Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
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- Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing, Emory University, Atlanta, Georgia, USA
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Craig L, Sims R, Glasziou P, Thomas R. Women's experiences of a diagnosis of gestational diabetes mellitus: a systematic review. BMC Pregnancy Childbirth 2020; 20:76. [PMID: 32028931 PMCID: PMC7006162 DOI: 10.1186/s12884-020-2745-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 58] [Impact Index Per Article: 14.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/24/2019] [Accepted: 01/15/2020] [Indexed: 12/17/2022] Open
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Background Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) - a transitory form of diabetes induced by pregnancy - has potentially important short and long-term health consequences for both the mother and her baby. There is no globally agreed definition of GDM, but definition changes have increased the incidence in some countries in recent years, with some research suggesting minimal clinical improvement in outcomes. The aim of this qualitative systematic review was to identify the psychosocial experiences a diagnosis of GDM has on women during pregnancy and the postpartum period. Methods We searched CINAHL, EMBASE, MEDLINE and PsycINFO databases for studies that provided qualitative data on the psychosocial experiences of a diagnosis of GDM on women across any stage of pregnancy and/or the postpartum period. We appraised the methodological quality of the included studies using the Critical Appraisal Skills Programme Checklist for Qualitative Studies and used thematic analysis to synthesis the data. Results Of 840 studies identified, 41 studies of diverse populations met the selection criteria. The synthesis revealed eight key themes: initial psychological impact; communicating the diagnosis; knowledge of GDM; risk perception; management of GDM; burden of GDM; social support; and gaining control. The identified benefits of a GDM diagnosis were largely behavioural and included an opportunity to make healthy eating changes. The identified harms were emotional, financial and cultural. Women commented about the added responsibility (eating regimens, appointments), financial constraints (expensive food, medical bills) and conflicts with their cultural practices (alternative eating, lack of information about traditional food). Some women reported living in fear of risking the health of their baby and conducted extreme behaviours such as purging and starving themselves. Conclusion A diagnosis of GDM has wide reaching consequences that are common to a diverse group of women. Threshold cut-offs for blood glucose levels have been determined using the risk of physiological harms to mother and baby. It may also be advantageous to consider the harms and benefits from a psychosocial and a physiological perspective. This may avoid unnecessary burden to an already vulnerable population.
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- Louise Craig
- Institute for Evidence-Based Healthcare, Bond University, Gold Coast, Australia
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- Institute for Evidence-Based Healthcare, Bond University, Gold Coast, Australia
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- Institute for Evidence-Based Healthcare, Bond University, Gold Coast, Australia
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- Institute for Evidence-Based Healthcare, Bond University, Gold Coast, Australia.
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Barnes RA, Wong T, Ross GP, Griffiths MM, Smart CE, Collins CE, MacDonald-Wicks L, Flack JR. Excessive Weight Gain Before and During Gestational Diabetes Mellitus Management: What Is the Impact? Diabetes Care 2020; 43:74-81. [PMID: 31690637 DOI: 10.2337/dc19-0800] [Citation(s) in RCA: 41] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/23/2019] [Accepted: 10/11/2019] [Indexed: 02/03/2023]
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OBJECTIVE Conventional gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) management focuses on managing blood glucose in order to prevent adverse outcomes. We hypothesized that excessive weight gain at first presentation with GDM (excessive gestational weight gain [EGWG]) and continued EGWG (cEGWG) after commencing GDM management would increase the risk of adverse outcomes, despite treatment to optimize glycemia. RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODS Data collected prospectively from pregnant women with GDM at a single institution were analyzed. GDM was diagnosed on the basis of Australasian Diabetes in Pregnancy Society 1998 guidelines (1992-2015). EGWG means having exceeded the upper limit of the Institute of Medicine-recommended target ranges for the entire pregnancy, by GDM presentation. The relationship between EGWG and antenatal 75-g oral glucose tolerance test (oGTT) values and adverse outcomes was evaluated. Relationships were examined between cEGWG, insulin requirements, and large-for-gestational-age (LGA) infants. RESULTS Of 3,281 pregnant women, 776 (23.6%) had EGWG. Women with EGWG had higher mean fasting plasma glucose (FPG) on oGTT (5.2 mmol/L [95% CI 5.1-5.3] vs. 5.0 mmol/L [95% CI 4.9-5.0]; P < 0.01), after adjusting for confounders, and more often received insulin therapy (47.0% vs. 33.6%; P < 0.0001), with an adjusted odds ratio (aOR) of 1.4 (95% CI 1.1-1.7; P < 0.01). aORs for each 2-kg increment of cEGWG were a 1.3-fold higher use of insulin therapy (95% CI 1.1-1.5; P < 0.001), an 8-unit increase in final daily insulin dose (95% CI 5.4-11.0; P < 0.0001), and a 1.4-fold increase in the rate of delivery of LGA infants (95% CI 1.2-1.7; P < 0.0001). CONCLUSIONS The absence of EGWG and restricting cEGWG in GDM have a mitigating effect on oGTT-based FPG, the risk of having an LGA infant, and insulin requirements.
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- Robyn A Barnes
- Diabetes Centre, Bankstown-Lidcombe Hospital, New South Wales, Australia .,School of Health Sciences, Faculty of Health and Medicine, University of Newcastle, Callaghan, New South Wales, Australia
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- Diabetes Centre, Bankstown-Lidcombe Hospital, New South Wales, Australia.,Faculty of Medicine, University of New South Wales, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.,Faculty of Medicine and Health, University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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- Diabetes Centre, Bankstown-Lidcombe Hospital, New South Wales, Australia.,Faculty of Medicine and Health, University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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- School of Health Sciences, Faculty of Health and Medicine, University of Newcastle, Callaghan, New South Wales, Australia.,Department of Paediatric Endocrinology and Diabetes, John Hunter Children's Hospital, Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia
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- School of Health Sciences, Faculty of Health and Medicine, University of Newcastle, Callaghan, New South Wales, Australia.,Priority Research Centre in Physical Activity and Nutrition, University of Newcastle, Callaghan, New South Wales, Australia
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- School of Health Sciences, Faculty of Health and Medicine, University of Newcastle, Callaghan, New South Wales, Australia.,Priority Research Centre in Physical Activity and Nutrition, University of Newcastle, Callaghan, New South Wales, Australia
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- Diabetes Centre, Bankstown-Lidcombe Hospital, New South Wales, Australia.,Faculty of Medicine, University of New South Wales, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.,School of Medicine, Western Sydney University, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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Mokhlesi S, Simbar M, Ramezani Tehrani F, Kariman N, Alavi Majd H. Quality of life questionnaire for women with gestational diabetes mellitus (GDMQ-36): development and psychometric properties. BMC Pregnancy Childbirth 2019; 19:454. [PMID: 31783733 PMCID: PMC6884843 DOI: 10.1186/s12884-019-2614-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/23/2019] [Accepted: 11/19/2019] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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Background Gestational diabetes mellitus carries serious risks to mother and fetus and causes social, mental, and psychological consequences which can affect mothers’ quality of life. Accordingly, this study aims to develop and assess the psychometric properties of quality of life questionnaire for women with gestational diabetes mellitus. Methods A methodological study of sequential exploratory mixed method was developed and implemented. It included qualitative (development of a quality of life questionnaire for mothers with GDM) and quantitative (assessment of psychometric prosperities of quality of life questionnaire for mothers with GDM) phases. Results Based on the findings of the qualitative phase and literature review, the primary questionnaire was prepared with 142 items. The outcome of face validity and content validity assessment was a 67-item questionnaire. S-CVI and S-CVR turned out to be 0.92 and 0.68, respectively. The results of exploratory factor analysis yielded an instrument with 36 items in five domains including concerns about high-risk pregnancy, perceived constraints, disease complications, medication and treatment, and support. Five factors explained 46.68% of the total variance of the questionnaire. The results indicated a moderate and significant correlation between the questionnaire of “Diabetes Clients Quality Of Life” and the researcher-made questionnaire (r = 0.63). Cronbach’s alpha coefficient for the entire scale was 0.93 and the intra-class correlation coefficient was 0.95. Conclusion Quality of life questionnaire for mothers with GDM is a valid and reliable tool capable of measuring the quality of life of women with GDM.
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- S Mokhlesi
- Department of medical science,Qom branch, Islamic azad University, Qom, Iran
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- Professor, Midwifery and Reproductive Health Research Center, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
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- Professor, Gynecology Department, Reproductive Endocrinology Research Center, Research Institute for Endocrine Sciences, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Midwifery and Reproductive Health Department, school of Nursing and Midwifery, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Professor, Department of Biostatistics,Faculty of Paramedical Sciences, Shahid Beheshti Medical University, Tehran, Iran
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PURPOSE OF REVIEW To review the latest evidence for dietary interventions for treatment of gestational diabetes (GDM). RECENT FINDINGS High-quality systematic reviews demonstrate no major advantages between the low-carbohydrate or calorie-restricted diets. However, the low glycemic index (GI) diet, characterized by intake of high-quality, complex carbohydrates, demonstrated lower insulin use and reduced risk of macrosomia in multiple reviews. Recent evidence suggests the Mediterranean diet is safe in pregnancy, though trials are needed to determine its efficacy over conventional dietary advice. Currently, there are insufficient data to support the safety of the ketogenic diet for the treatment of GDM. The low GI diet may improve maternal and neonatal outcomes in GDM. The liberalized carbohydrate intake is less restrictive, culturally adaptable, and may improve long-term maternal adherence. Further research is needed to establish the optimal, most sustainable, and most acceptable medical nutrition therapy for management of women with GDM.
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- Amita Mahajan
- Department of Medicine - Division of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary, Calgary, Canada
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- Department of Medicine - Division of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, and Alberta Children's Hospital Research Institute Calgary, Cumming School of Medicine - University of Calgary, Calgary, Canada
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- Diabetes in Pregnancy Clinic, Alberta Health Services, Calgary, Canada
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- Department of Medicine - Division of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, and Alberta Children's Hospital Research Institute Calgary, Cumming School of Medicine - University of Calgary, Calgary, Canada.
- Cumming School of Medicine, Richmond Road Diagnostic and Treatment Centre, University of Calgary, 1820 Richmond Road SW, Calgary, AB, T2T 5C7, Canada.
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Farabi SS, Hernandez TL. Low-Carbohydrate Diets for Gestational Diabetes. Nutrients 2019; 11:nu11081737. [PMID: 31357598 PMCID: PMC6723585 DOI: 10.3390/nu11081737] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/17/2019] [Revised: 07/12/2019] [Accepted: 07/23/2019] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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Nutrition therapy provides the foundation for treatment of gestational diabetes (GDM), and has historically been based on restricting carbohydrate (CHO) intake. In this paper, randomized controlled trials (RCTs) are reviewed to assess the effects of both low- and higher CHO nutrition approaches in GDM. The prevailing pattern across the evidence underscores that although CHO restriction improves glycemia at least in the short-term, similar outcomes could be achievable using less restrictive approaches that may not exacerbate IR. The quality of existing studies is limited, in part due to dietary non-adherence and confounding effects of treatment with insulin or oral medication. Recent evidence suggests that modified nutritional manipulation in GDM from usual intake, including but not limited to CHO restriction, improves maternal glucose and lowers infant birthweight. This creates a platform for future studies to further clarify the impact of multiple nutritional patterns in GDM on both maternal and infant outcomes.
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- Sarah S Farabi
- Goldfarb School of Nursing, Office of Nursing Research, Barnes-Jewish College, St. Louis, MO 63110, USA
- Department of Medicine, Division of Nutritional Science, Washington University in St. Louis, St. Louis, MO 63130, USA
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- Department of Medicine, Division of Endocrinology, Metabolism, and Diabetes, Anschutz Medical Campus, University of Colorado, Aurora, CO 80045, USA.
- College of Nursing, Anschutz Medical Campus, University of Colorado, Aurora, CO 80045, USA.
- Department of Research, Innovation, and Professional Practice, Children's Hospital Colorado, Anschutz Medical Campus, University of Colorado, Aurora, CO 80045, USA.
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Kohlenberg-Müller K, Ramminger S, Kolm A, Barkmeijer A, Gast C, Adam M, Le Bruyn B, Heine-Bröring R, Rachman-Elbaum S, Werkman A, Vanherle K, Höld E, Wewerka-Kreimel D, Valentini L. Nutrition assessment in process-driven, personalized dietetic intervention - The potential importance of assessing behavioural components to improve behavioural change: Results of the EU-funded IMPECD project. Clin Nutr ESPEN 2019; 32:125-134. [PMID: 31221277 DOI: 10.1016/j.clnesp.2019.03.017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/04/2019] [Accepted: 03/26/2019] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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BACKGROUND & AIMS Although up-to-date definitions for nutrition assessment integrate behavioural components, it is not clear what behavioural components are to be assessed. Since behavioural modification is linked to effective therapeutic dietetic interventions, assessing behaviour and factors influencing behaviour might be beneficial to improve personalized dietetic outcome. The aim of the following report is to emphasize the role of behavioural components and factors affecting behaviour at baseline nutrition assessment in personalized dietetic intervention. METHODS The present work is part of the EU-funded project IMPECD ("Improvement of Education and Competences in Dietetics", www.impecd.eu). The project aims to improve the clarity and consistency of national dietetic process models to unify education and training of future dietitians. Experts from five European Universities of Applied Sciences (UAS) in Antwerp (BE), Fulda (DE), Groningen (NL), Neubrandenburg (DE) and St. Pölten (AT) developed a Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) consisting of several clinical cases. It warranted a detailed evaluation of all dietetic care process steps, starting with nutrition assessment. RESULTS Results for motivation assessed during nutrition assessment are not consistently positively associated with outcome and the added value of assessing them at baseline is still unclear. However, depressive symptoms, emotional distress, and anxiety negatively affect eating and physical activity and therefore limit the efficacy of the dietetic intervention. Assessing behavioural components including nutrition literacy is an important precondition for influence on behavioural modification. CONCLUSION Indisputably, baseline assessment of behavioural components and factors influencing behaviour are important to increase the therapeutic efficacy of personalized dietetic interventions.
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- Kathrin Kohlenberg-Müller
- Fulda University of Applied Sciences, Department of Nutritional, Food and Consumer Sciences, Leipziger Str. 123, D-36037, Fulda, Germany.
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- Hochschule Neubrandenburg - University of Applied Sciences, Department of Agriculture and Food Sciences, Section of Dietetics, Brodaerstraße 2, D-17033, Neubrandenburg, Germany
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- Fachhochschule St. Pölten GmbH - University of Applied Sciences, Department of Health Sciences, Matthias Corvinus-Straße 15, A-3100, St. Pölten, Austria
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- Hanzehogeschool Groningen, School of Health Care Studies, Nutrition and Dietetics Programme, Petrus Driessenstraat 3, NL 9714 CA, Groningen, the Netherlands
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- Fulda University of Applied Sciences, Department of Nutritional, Food and Consumer Sciences, Leipziger Str. 123, D-36037, Fulda, Germany
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- Artesis Plantijn University College Antwerp, Department of Science and Technology, Nutrition and Dietetics Programme, Kronenburgstraat 47, 2000, Antwerp, Belgium
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- Artesis Plantijn University College Antwerp, Department of Science and Technology, Nutrition and Dietetics Programme, Kronenburgstraat 47, 2000, Antwerp, Belgium
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- Hanzehogeschool Groningen, School of Health Care Studies, Nutrition and Dietetics Programme, Petrus Driessenstraat 3, NL 9714 CA, Groningen, the Netherlands
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- Hochschule Neubrandenburg - University of Applied Sciences, Department of Agriculture and Food Sciences, Section of Dietetics, Brodaerstraße 2, D-17033, Neubrandenburg, Germany
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- Hanzehogeschool Groningen, School of Health Care Studies, Nutrition and Dietetics Programme, Petrus Driessenstraat 3, NL 9714 CA, Groningen, the Netherlands
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- Artesis Plantijn University College Antwerp, Department of Science and Technology, Nutrition and Dietetics Programme, Kronenburgstraat 47, 2000, Antwerp, Belgium
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- Fachhochschule St. Pölten GmbH - University of Applied Sciences, Department of Health Sciences, Matthias Corvinus-Straße 15, A-3100, St. Pölten, Austria
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- Fachhochschule St. Pölten GmbH - University of Applied Sciences, Department of Health Sciences, Matthias Corvinus-Straße 15, A-3100, St. Pölten, Austria
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- Hochschule Neubrandenburg - University of Applied Sciences, Department of Agriculture and Food Sciences, Section of Dietetics, Brodaerstraße 2, D-17033, Neubrandenburg, Germany
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Tsirou E, Grammatikopoulou MG, Theodoridis X, Gkiouras K, Petalidou A, Taousani E, Savvaki D, Tsapas A, Goulis DG. Guidelines for Medical Nutrition Therapy in Gestational Diabetes Mellitus: Systematic Review and Critical Appraisal. J Acad Nutr Diet 2019; 119:1320-1339. [PMID: 31201104 DOI: 10.1016/j.jand.2019.04.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/24/2018] [Accepted: 04/02/2019] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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BACKGROUND Medical nutrition therapy is the cornerstone of gestational diabetes mellitus treatment. However, guidelines often present contradictory guidance to health care practitioners. OBJECTIVE To systematically review and critically appraise medical nutrition therapy guidelines for treating patients with gestational diabetes mellitus. DESIGN We searched Medline, the Cochrane Library, Guidelines International Network, and Google Scholar to retrieve clinical practice guidelines (CPGs) for medical nutrition therapy in gestational diabetes mellitus from professional or governmental organizations, published in English, between January 1, 2007, and November 24, 2018. CPGs were reviewed and appraised using the Appraisal of Guidelines, Research, and Evaluation II instrument. RESULTS Of 1,286 retrieved articles, 21 CPGs fulfilled the inclusion criteria. CPGs of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, Diabetes Canada, and Malaysia Health Technology Assessment Section received the greatest overall scores and the highest scores concerning rigor of recommendations development. Many CPGs failed to involve multidisciplinary teams in their development, including patients, and often, dietitians. Applicability of the recommendations was low, lacking facilitators and tools to enhance implementation. Many CPGs demonstrated low editorial independence by failing to disclose funding and competing interests. More medical nutrition therapy recommendations were incorporated in the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and Malaysia Health Technology Assessment Section CPGs. The Malaysia Health Technology Assessment Section, Diabetes Canada, Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, and Endocrine Society guidelines were recommended by the review panel herein without modifications. Overall, the CPGs suggested the consumption of adequate protein and the selection of foods with low glycemic index, divided into three main meals and two to four snacks. Weight gain recommendations were mostly based on the Institute of Medicine body mass index thresholds. CONCLUSIONS With few exceptions, the main developmental limitations of the appraised CPGs involved low rigor of recommendations development, lack of multidisciplinary stakeholder involvement, low applicability, and inadequate editorial independence. This indicates a need for developing more clear, unbiased, practical, and evidence-based CPGs.
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Arda Sürücü H, Büyükkaya Besen D, Duman M, Erbil EY, Ay İ. Are levels of coping with stress in pregnancy with gestational diabetes worse than in healthy pregnancy? J Psychosom Obstet Gynaecol 2019; 40:114-122. [PMID: 29455612 DOI: 10.1080/0167482x.2018.1438404] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/18/2022] Open
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Purpose: The purpose of this study was to analyze the levels of coping with stress in healthy pregnant women in comparison with the levels of coping with stress in pregnant women with gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM). Materials and methods: In the study, the descriptive cross-sectional research design was used. The study was carried out with 218 pregnant women in total. Results: It was found that the healthy pregnant women had a higher total score for coping with stress and used the self-confident coping style, one of the effective coping styles, more frequently when compared to the pregnant women with GDM (p < .001). In addition, the pregnant women with GDM used the desperate coping style, one of the ineffective coping styles, more frequently than the healthy pregnant women (p < .001). Conclusions: Diabetes education that nurses give should allow not only the nurses to evaluate the coping levels of pregnant women with GDM, but also to teach these pregnant women how to use effective coping styles.
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- Hamdiye Arda Sürücü
- a Department of Internal Medicine Nursing, Ataturk School of Health , Dicle University , Diyarbakır , Turkey
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- b Department of Internal Medicine Nursing , Faculty of Nursing, Dokuz Eylul University , Izmir , Turkey
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- c Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics , Ataturk School of Health, Dicle University , Diyarbakır , Turkey
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- d Department of Endocrinology and Metabolic Disorders , Association of Public Hospitals Diyarbakir Education and Research Hospital , Diyarbakır , Turkey
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- e Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics , Memorial Hospital , Diyarbakır , Turkey
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Hernandez TL, Mande A, Barbour LA. Nutrition therapy within and beyond gestational diabetes. Diabetes Res Clin Pract 2018; 145:39-50. [PMID: 29679625 PMCID: PMC6195478 DOI: 10.1016/j.diabres.2018.04.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 39] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/06/2018] [Accepted: 04/03/2018] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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With the global rising prevalence of gestational diabetes (GDM), an adaptable, economical approach to nutrition therapy that effectively controls maternal glycemia while promoting normal fetal growth will have far-reaching implications. The conventional focus has been to rigidly limit all types of carbohydrate. While controlling glucose, this approach fosters maternal anxiety and is a primary barrier to adherence. Many mothers substitute fat for carbohydrate, which may unintentionally enhance lipolysis, promote elevated free fatty acids (FFA), and worsen maternal insulin resistance (IR). Nutrition that worsens IR may facilitate nutrient shunting across the placenta, promoting excess fetal fat accretion. Evidence suggests that liberalizing higher quality, nutrient-dense carbohydrates results in controlled fasting/postprandial glucose, lower FFA, improved insulin action, vascular benefits, and may reduce excess infant adiposity. Thus, a less carbohydrate-restricted approach may improve maternal adherence when combined with higher quality carbohydrates, lower fat, appropriate caloric intake, and ethnically acceptable foods. Such a diet can be culturally sensitive, socioeconomically attentive, minimize further weight gain in GDM, with potential relevance for pregnancies complicated by overweight/obesity. Future research is needed to better understand the effect of macronutrient composition on the placenta and gut microbiome, the benefits/risks of nonnutritive sweeteners, and whether precision-nutrition is beneficial in pregnancy.
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- Teri L Hernandez
- Department of Medicine, Division of Endocrinology, Metabolism, and Diabetes, University of Colorado, Anschutz Medical Campus, Aurora, CO, United States; College of Nursing, University of Colorado, Anschutz Medical Campus, Aurora, CO, United States.
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- Colorado Clinical and Translational Science Institute, University of Colorado, Anschutz Medical Campus, Aurora, CO, United States
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- Department of Medicine, Division of Endocrinology, Metabolism, and Diabetes, University of Colorado, Anschutz Medical Campus, Aurora, CO, United States; Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Division of Maternal-Fetal Medicine, University of Colorado School of Medicine, Aurora, CO, United States
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Assaf-Balut C, Garcia de la Torre N, Durán A, Fuentes M, Bordiú E, del Valle L, Valerio J, Familiar C, Jiménez I, Herraiz MA, Izquierdo N, Torrejón MJ, Runkle I, de Miguel MP, Moraga I, Montañez MC, Barabash A, Cuesta M, Rubio MA, Calle-Pascual AL. Medical nutrition therapy for gestational diabetes mellitus based on Mediterranean Diet principles: a subanalysis of the St Carlos GDM Prevention Study. BMJ Open Diabetes Res Care 2018; 6:e000550. [PMID: 30397489 PMCID: PMC6202993 DOI: 10.1136/bmjdrc-2018-000550] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/05/2018] [Revised: 07/23/2018] [Accepted: 08/13/2018] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVES To assess whether Mediterranean Diet (MedDiet)-based medical nutrition therapy facilitates near-normoglycemia in women with gestational diabetes mellitus (GDMw) and observe the effects on adverse pregnancy outcomes. RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODS This is a secondary analysis of the St Carlos GDM Prevention Study, conducted between January and December 2015 in Hospital Clínico San Carlos (Madrid, Spain). One thousand consecutive women with normoglycemia were included before 12 gestational weeks (GWs), with 874 included in the final analysis. Of these, 177 women were diagnosed with gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) and 697 had normal glucose tolerance. All GDMw received MedDiet-based medical nutrition therapy with a recommended daily extra virgin olive oil intake ≥40 mL and a daily handful of nuts. The primary goal was comparison of hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) levels at 36-38 GWs in GDMw and women with normal glucose tolerance (NGTw). RESULTS GDMw as compared with NGTw had higher HbA1c levels at 24-28 GWs (5.1%±0.3% (32±0.9 mmol/mol) vs 4.9%±0.3% (30±0.9 mmol/mol), p=0.001). At 36-38 GWs values were similar between the groups. Similarly, fasting serum insulin and homeostatic model assessment insulin resitance (HOMA-IR) were higher in GDMw at 24-28 GWs (p=0.001) but became similar at 36-38 GWs. 26.6% of GDMw required insulin for glycemic control. GDMw compared with NGTw had higher rates of insufficient weight gain (39.5% vs 22.0%, p=0.001), small for gestational age (6.8% vs 2.6%, p=0.009), and neonatal intensive care unit admission (5.6% vs 1.7%, p=0.006). The rates of macrosomia, large for gestational age, pregnancy-induced hypertensive disorders, prematurity and cesarean sections were comparable with NGTw. CONCLUSIONS Using a MedDiet-based medical nutrition therapy as part of GDM management is associated with achievement of near-normoglycemia, subsequently making most pregnancy outcomes similar to those of NGTw.
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- Carla Assaf-Balut
- Endocrinology and Nutrition Department, Hospital Clínico San Carlos and Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria del Hospital Clínico San Carlos (IdISSC), Madrid, Spain
- Facultad de Medicina, Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Madrid, Spain
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- Endocrinology and Nutrition Department, Hospital Clínico San Carlos and Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria del Hospital Clínico San Carlos (IdISSC), Madrid, Spain
- Centro de Investigación Biomédica en Red de Diabetes y Enfermedades Metabólicas Asociadas (CIBERDEM), Madrid, Spain
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- Endocrinology and Nutrition Department, Hospital Clínico San Carlos and Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria del Hospital Clínico San Carlos (IdISSC), Madrid, Spain
- Facultad de Medicina, Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Madrid, Spain
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- Preventive Medicine Department, Hospital Clínico Universitario San Carlos and Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria del Hospital Clínico San Carlos (IdISSC), Madrid, Spain
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- Endocrinology and Nutrition Department, Hospital Clínico San Carlos and Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria del Hospital Clínico San Carlos (IdISSC), Madrid, Spain
- Facultad de Medicina, Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Madrid, Spain
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- Endocrinology and Nutrition Department, Hospital Clínico San Carlos and Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria del Hospital Clínico San Carlos (IdISSC), Madrid, Spain
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- Endocrinology and Nutrition Department, Hospital Clínico San Carlos and Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria del Hospital Clínico San Carlos (IdISSC), Madrid, Spain
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- Endocrinology and Nutrition Department, Hospital Clínico San Carlos and Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria del Hospital Clínico San Carlos (IdISSC), Madrid, Spain
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- Endocrinology and Nutrition Department, Hospital Clínico San Carlos and Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria del Hospital Clínico San Carlos (IdISSC), Madrid, Spain
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- Facultad de Medicina, Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Madrid, Spain
- Gynecology and Obstetrics Department, Hospital Clínico Universitario San Carlos and Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria del Hospital Clínico San Carlos (IdISSC), Madrid, Spain
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- Facultad de Medicina, Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Madrid, Spain
- Gynecology and Obstetrics Department, Hospital Clínico Universitario San Carlos and Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria del Hospital Clínico San Carlos (IdISSC), Madrid, Spain
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- Clinical Laboratory Department, Hospital Clínico Universitario San Carlos and Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria del Hospital Clínico San Carlos (IdISSC), Madrid, Spain
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- Endocrinology and Nutrition Department, Hospital Clínico San Carlos and Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria del Hospital Clínico San Carlos (IdISSC), Madrid, Spain
- Facultad de Medicina, Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Madrid, Spain
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- Endocrinology and Nutrition Department, Hospital Clínico San Carlos and Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria del Hospital Clínico San Carlos (IdISSC), Madrid, Spain
- Facultad de Medicina, Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Madrid, Spain
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- Endocrinology and Nutrition Department, Hospital Clínico San Carlos and Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria del Hospital Clínico San Carlos (IdISSC), Madrid, Spain
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- Endocrinology and Nutrition Department, Hospital Clínico San Carlos and Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria del Hospital Clínico San Carlos (IdISSC), Madrid, Spain
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- Endocrinology and Nutrition Department, Hospital Clínico San Carlos and Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria del Hospital Clínico San Carlos (IdISSC), Madrid, Spain
- Centro de Investigación Biomédica en Red de Diabetes y Enfermedades Metabólicas Asociadas (CIBERDEM), Madrid, Spain
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- Endocrinology and Nutrition Department, Hospital Clínico San Carlos and Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria del Hospital Clínico San Carlos (IdISSC), Madrid, Spain
- Centro de Investigación Biomédica en Red de Diabetes y Enfermedades Metabólicas Asociadas (CIBERDEM), Madrid, Spain
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- Endocrinology and Nutrition Department, Hospital Clínico San Carlos and Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria del Hospital Clínico San Carlos (IdISSC), Madrid, Spain
- Facultad de Medicina, Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Madrid, Spain
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- Endocrinology and Nutrition Department, Hospital Clínico San Carlos and Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria del Hospital Clínico San Carlos (IdISSC), Madrid, Spain
- Facultad de Medicina, Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Madrid, Spain
- Centro de Investigación Biomédica en Red de Diabetes y Enfermedades Metabólicas Asociadas (CIBERDEM), Madrid, Spain
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Figueroa Gray M, Hsu C, Kiel L, Dublin S. "It's a Very Big Burden on Me": Women's Experiences Using Insulin for Gestational Diabetes. Matern Child Health J 2018; 21:1678-1685. [PMID: 28092062 DOI: 10.1007/s10995-017-2261-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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Objectives Gestational Diabetes Mellitus (GDM) affects hundreds of thousands of women each year. Many require medications to manage their blood glucose levels. Only insulin is approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for use in pregnancy. While other medications can be used, their safety remains controversial. Few studies have examined women's lived experience of using insulin for GDM. Our objective in this study was to foreground the voices of women speaking about their treatment experience. Methods We conducted two focus groups including 16 women treated for GDM with medications, primarily insulin. Topics included women's experiences with GDM diagnosis and treatment including concerns about risks and benefits of treatments. Transcripts were analyzed using an inductive coding approach. Results Many women had negative experiences with insulin use, such as feeling that they had no voice in treatment decisions, and received inadequate information about insulin, including about the impact it would have on their daily lives. Many continued to have difficulty managing their blood sugar once on insulin, and they worried about the short term and long term health effects of insulin on themselves and their babies. They wanted more information about non-insulin treatment options as well as more social support. Conclusion In our sample of women with GDM, insulin treatment resulted in negative experiences with emotional and experiential impacts lasting beyond pregnancy. There is a need for more research on other medications for GDM, so that women can have access to more treatment options and better information to guide their choices.
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- Group Health Research Institute, 1730 Minor Avenue, Suite 1280, Seattle, WA, USA
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- Group Health Research Institute, 1730 Minor Avenue, Suite 1280, Seattle, WA, USA
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- Group Health Research Institute, 1730 Minor Avenue, Suite 1280, Seattle, WA, USA
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Sürücü HA, Besen DB, Duman M, Yeter Erbil E. Coping with Stress among Pregnant Women with Gestational Diabetes Mellitus. J Caring Sci 2018; 7:9-15. [PMID: 29637051 PMCID: PMC5889800 DOI: 10.15171/jcs.2018.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/08/2017] [Accepted: 12/08/2017] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
Abstract
Introduction: The
stress of pregnancy itself, gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) that develops
during pregnancy is also a stressor, because it can cause serious maternal and
fetal health problems. The aim of this study was to examine the relationships
between the characteristics of pregnant women with GDM and their styles of
coping with stress.
Methods: This descriptive
cross-sectional study was conducted on 126 pregnant women with GDM.
The sample consisted of patients who applied to the diabetes mellitus
training polyclinic of a training and research
and university hospital in southeastern Turkey, Data were evaluated using
descriptive statistics, Kolmogorov-Smirnov normality tests, Spearman's rho and
Pearson Correlation analysis, the Student’s t-test, Mann–Whitney U-test and
Kruskal–Wallis- test by SPSS software (version 13.0).
Results: It was determined that a planned pregnancy, a high educational level, a first pregnancy and weight gain were important factors in the women with GDM in the study who coped effectively with stress during pregnancy. Unemployment and a second or subsequent pregnancy were important factors in the women with GDM< who coped ineffectively with stress during pregnancy. In addition, it was determined that the hemoglobin HbA1c levels of the pregnant women with GDM with "optimistic" and "submissive" approaches towards coping with stress were lower.
Conclusion: It was determined that pregnant women with optimistic and submissive approaches towards coping with stress had lower HbA1c levels. It is suggested that randomized controlled studies be conducted to further determine the coping styles of patients with GDM.
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- Hamdiye Arda Sürücü
- Department of Nursing, Ataturk School of Health, Dicle University, Diyarbakir, Turkey
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- Department of Internal Medicine Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Dokuz Eylul University, Izmir, Turkey
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- Department of Nursing, Ataturk School of Health, Dicle University, Diyarbakir, Turkey
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- Public Hospitals Diyarbakir, Education and Research Hospital, Diabetes Education Center, Diyarbakir, Turkey
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A qualitative study of developing beliefs about health, illness and healthcare in migrant African women with gestational diabetes living in Sweden. BMC WOMENS HEALTH 2018; 18:34. [PMID: 29402265 PMCID: PMC5800284 DOI: 10.1186/s12905-018-0518-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/01/2017] [Accepted: 01/16/2018] [Indexed: 01/09/2023]
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Background Gestational diabetes (GDM) is associated with health risks for both mother and child, and is particularly relevant to migrant women and women of African origin. With today’s extensive global migration, contact with the new society and health system confronts the migrant’s culture of origin with the culture of the host country. The question is whether immigrants’ patterns of beliefs about health, illness, and health-related behaviour change over time, as no previous studies have been found on this topic. The purpose was to explore development over time, during and after pregnancy, of beliefs about health, illness and healthcare in migrant women with GDM born in Africa living in Sweden, and study the influence on self-care and care seeking. Methods Qualitative prospective study. Semi-structured interviews, with 9 women (23–40 years), on three different occasions: during pregnancy (gestational weeks 34–38), and 3 and 14 months after delivery managed at an in-hospital diabetes specialist clinic in Sweden. Results Beliefs were rather stable over time and mainly related to individual and social factors. GDM was perceived as a transient condition as health professionals had informed about it, which made them calm. None, except one, expressed worries about relapse and the health of the baby. Instead women worried about being unable to live an ordinary life and being bound to lifestyle changes, particularly diet, developing diabetes and needing insulin injections. Over time knowledge of appropriate diet improved, although no advice was experienced given by the clinic after delivery. The healthcare model was perceived as well functioning with easy access but regular follow-ups were requested as many (decreasing over time) were unsure whether they still had GDM and lacked information about GDM and diet. During pregnancy information was also requested about the healthcare system before/after delivery. Conclusions Beliefs changed to a limited extent prospectively, indicated low risk awareness, limited knowledge of GDM, irrelevant worries about future health, and being unable to live a normal life, associated with problematic lifestyle changes. Beliefs about the seriousness of GDM in health professionals influenced patients’ beliefs and health-related behaviour. The healthcare organisation urgently needs to be improved to deliver appropriate and timely information through competent staff. Electronic supplementary material The online version of this article (10.1186/s12905-018-0518-z) contains supplementary material, which is available to authorized users.
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Qiu ZK, Zhong DS, He JL, Liu X, Chen JS, Nie H. The anxiolytic-like effects of puerarin are associated with the changes of monoaminergic neurotransmitters and biosynthesis of allopregnanolone in the brain. Metab Brain Dis 2018; 33:167-175. [PMID: 29101599 DOI: 10.1007/s11011-017-0127-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/29/2016] [Accepted: 10/09/2017] [Indexed: 12/27/2022]
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Anxiety disorder is a serious and burdensome psychiatric illness that frequently turn into chronic clinical conditions. Puerarin have been shown to be effective in the therapy of depression. However, few studies are concerned about the anxiolytic-like effects of puerarin. The current study aimed to evaluate the anxiolytic-like effects of puerarin and its possible mechanism. To evaluate this, the behavioral tests, i.e. Vogel-type conflict test (VTCT), elevated plus-maze test (EPMT), and open-field test (OFT) were conducted. Data showed that similar to the positive-control drug sertraline (Ser) (15 mg/kg, i.g.), the anxiolytic-like effects were produced by puerarin (60 and 120 mg/kg, i.g.) in VTCT and EMPT respectively without affecting locomotor activity in OFT. Moreover, the present study also found that consistent with Ser, the levels of allopregnanolone and serotonin (5-HT) in the prefrontal cortex and hippocampus were increased by puerarin (60 and 120 mg/kg, i.g.), respectively. In summary, the present study indicated that puerarin exerted the anxiolytic-like effects, which maybe associated with normalization of 5-HT levels and biosynthesis of allopregnanolone in brain.
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- Zhi-Kun Qiu
- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Pharmacodynamic Constituents of TCM and New Drugs Research, College of Pharmacy, Jinan University, Guangzhou, 510632, People's Republic of China
- Pharmaceutical Department of The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangdong Pharmaceutical University, Clinical Pharmacy Department of Guangdong Pharmaceutical University, Guangzhou, 510080, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Pharmacy, Hui Zhou Municipal Centre Hospital, Huizhou, Guangdong, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Endocrinology, Guangdong Provincial Hospital of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, 510120, People's Republic of China.
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- Pharmacy Department of General Hospital of Chinese People's Armed Police Forces, Beijing, 100039, People's Republic of China
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- Pharmaceutical Department of The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangdong Pharmaceutical University, Clinical Pharmacy Department of Guangdong Pharmaceutical University, Guangzhou, 510080, People's Republic of China.
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Pharmacodynamic Constituents of TCM and New Drugs Research, College of Pharmacy, Jinan University, Guangzhou, 510632, People's Republic of China.
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Parsons J, Sparrow K, Ismail K, Hunt K, Rogers H, Forbes A. Experiences of gestational diabetes and gestational diabetes care: a focus group and interview study. BMC Pregnancy Childbirth 2018; 18:25. [PMID: 29325518 PMCID: PMC5765597 DOI: 10.1186/s12884-018-1657-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 55] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/27/2017] [Accepted: 01/04/2018] [Indexed: 12/20/2022] Open
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Background Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is an increasingly common condition of pregnancy. It is associated with adverse fetal, infant and maternal outcomes, as well as an increased risk of GDM in future pregnancies and type 2 diabetes for both mother and offspring. Previous studies have shown that GDM can result in an emotionally distressing pregnancy, but there is little research on the patient experience of GDM care, especially of a demographically diverse UK population. The aim of this research was to explore the experiences of GDM and GDM care for a group of women attending a large diabetes pregnancy unit in southeast London, UK, in order to improve care. Methods Framework analysis was used to support an integrated analysis of data from six focus groups with 35 women and semi-structured interviews with 15 women, held in 2015. Participants were purposively sampled and were representative of the population being studied in terms of ethnicity, age, deprivation score and body mass index (BMI). Results We identified seven themes: the disrupted pregnancy, projected anxiety, reproductive asceticism, women as baby machines, perceived stigma, lack of shared understanding and postpartum abandonment. These themes highlight the often distressing experience of GDM. While most women were grateful for the intensive support they received during pregnancy, the costs to their personal autonomy were high. Women described feeling valued solely as a means to produce a healthy infant, and felt chastised if they failed to adhere to the behaviours required to achieve this. This sometimes had an enduring impact to the potential detriment of women’s long-term psychological and physical health. Conclusions This study reveals the experiences of a demographically diverse group of patients with GDM, reflecting findings from previous studies globally and extending analysis to the context of improving care. Healthcare delivery may need to be reoriented to improve the pregnancy experience and help ensure women are engaged and attentive to their own health, particularly after birth, without compromising clinical pregnancy outcomes. Areas for consideration in GDM healthcare include: improved management of emotional responses to GDM; a more motivational approach; rethinking the medicalisation of care; and improved postpartum care. Electronic supplementary material The online version of this article (10.1186/s12884-018-1657-9) contains supplementary material, which is available to authorized users.
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- Judith Parsons
- Adult Nursing, Florence Nightingale Faculty of Nursing, Midwifery & Palliative Care, King's College London, James Clerk Maxwell Building, 57 Waterloo Road, London, SE1 8WA, UK.
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- Department of Psychological Medicine, Institute of Psychiatry, King's College London, London, UK
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- Department of Psychological Medicine, Institute of Psychiatry, King's College London, London, UK
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- Diabetes Research Group, Diabetes & Nutritional Sciences Division, King's College London, London, UK
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- Diabetes Research Group, Diabetes & Nutritional Sciences Division, King's College London, London, UK
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- Adult Nursing, Florence Nightingale Faculty of Nursing, Midwifery & Palliative Care, King's College London, London, UK
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OBJECTIVE To explore the lived experience of women with gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) living in China in order to add knowledge about how the Chinese women suffer from GDM. DESIGN A qualitative interpretive interview study. Data were collected with a snowball sampling technique. Phenomenological hermeneutics was used as the analysis method based on Ricoeur's phenomenological hermeneutical interpretation theory. SETTING The study was performed at the participants' work places, or at the obstetric clinics or wards at two provincial hospitals and one municipal hospital in the southeast of China. PARTICIPANTS Inclusion criteria were age ≥18 years, diagnosis of GDM without other pregnancy complications, in 34th gestational weeks-postpartum 4th weeks and speaking Mandarin Chinese without speech impediment. 62 women, who met the inclusion criteria, took part in the study. RESULTS The lived experience of the women with GDM living in China was formulated into a main theme: 'longing for caring care'. The main theme was derived from four themes: being stricken by GDM, wishing to receive caring GDM care, being left alone to struggle with GDM and trying to adjust and adapt to life with GDM. CONCLUSION The eagerness for caring care in China was highlighted. The lack of caring care could be one of the possible reasons why the professional-patient relations were deteriorating in China. It could be useful for health providers and health policymakers to receive education and training about caring care. Using the health metaphor of balance and 'patient participation' and 'patient-centred' approaches may benefit women with GDM and thus improve the quality of care in China.
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- Li Ge
- Nursing College, Fujian University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Fujian, China
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- Department of Health and Caring Sciences, Linnaeus University, Vaxjo, Sweden
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- Nursing College, Fujian University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Fujian, China
- Department of Health and Caring Sciences, Linnaeus University, Vaxjo, Sweden
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Egan AM, Dunne FP, Lydon K, Conneely S, Sarma K, McGuire BE. Diabetes in pregnancy: worse medical outcomes in type 1 diabetes but worse psychological outcomes in gestational diabetes. QJM 2017; 110:721-727. [PMID: 29024981 DOI: 10.1093/qjmed/hcx106] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/27/2017] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Women with diabetes experience an increased risk of adverse pregnancy outcomes. AIM We aim to describe and quantify the psychological impact of the diagnosis of diabetes in pregnant women with type 1 diabetes and gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) compared to each other and to their counterparts without diabetes. DESIGN This is a survey-based study with prospective collection of pregnancy outcome data. METHODS A total of 218 pregnant women (50% with diabetes) were administered questionnaires relating to psychological health. Maternal and neonatal characteristics and pregnancy outcomes were collected. Associations between key psychometric and health outcome variables were examined. RESULTS At least 25% of women in all three pregnancy groups had scores indicating affective distress in at least one domain. Compared to those with type 1 diabetes, women with GDM evidenced a greater number of uplifts in pregnancy (U = 94, P = 0.041), but also higher levels of overall anxiety (U = 92, P = 0.03) and stress (U = 82, P < 0.01). Women with GDM also had significantly elevated overall depression scores, compared with the control group (U = 34, P = 0.02). Both groups of women with diabetes had clinically elevated levels of diabetes-related distress. There were no associations between maternal psychological variables and pregnancy outcomes. CONCLUSIONS This work highlights a potential role for targeted psychological interventions to address and relieve symptoms of anxiety and depression among pregnant women with diabetes.
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- A M Egan
- School of Medicine, Galway Diabetes Research Centre
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- School of Medicine, Galway Diabetes Research Centre
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- School of Medicine, Galway Diabetes Research Centre
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- School of Psychology, National University of Ireland Galway, University Road, Galway, Ireland H91 TK33
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- School of Psychology, National University of Ireland Galway, University Road, Galway, Ireland H91 TK33
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- School of Psychology, National University of Ireland Galway, University Road, Galway, Ireland H91 TK33
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Nicklas JM, Zera CA, Lui J, Seely EW. Patterns of gestational diabetes diagnosis inside and outside of clinical guidelines. BMC Pregnancy Childbirth 2017; 17:11. [PMID: 28061829 PMCID: PMC5219746 DOI: 10.1186/s12884-016-1191-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/25/2016] [Accepted: 12/09/2016] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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Background Hospital discharge codes are often used to determine the incidence of gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) at state and national levels. Previous studies demonstrate substantial variability in the accuracy of GDM reporting, and rarely report how the GDM was diagnosed. Our aim was to identify deliveries coded as gestational diabetes, and then to determine how the diagnosis was assigned and whether the diagnosis followed established guidelines. Methods We identified which deliveries were coded at discharge as complicated by GDM at the Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston, MA for the year 2010. We reviewed medical records to determine whether the codes were appropriately assigned. Results Of 7883 deliveries, coding for GDM was assigned with 98% accuracy. We identified 362 cases assigned GDM delivery codes, of which 210 (58%) had oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT) results available meeting established criteria. We determined that 126 cases (34%) received a GDM delivery code due to a clinician diagnosis documented in the medical record, without an OGTT result meeting established guidelines for GDM diagnosis. We identified only 15 cases (4%) that were coding errors. Conclusions Thirty four percent of women assigned GDM delivery codes at discharge had a medical record diagnosis of GDM but did not meet OGTT criteria for GDM by established guidelines. Although many of these patients may have met guidelines if guideline-based testing had been conducted, our findings suggest that clinician diagnosis outside of published guidelines may be common. There are many ramifications of this approach to diagnosis, including affecting population-level statistics of GDM prevalence and the potential impact on some women who may be diagnosed with GDM erroneously.
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- Jacinda M Nicklas
- Division of General Internal Medicine, University of Colorado School of Medicine, 12348 E. Montview Blvd, C263, Aurora, CO, 80045, USA.
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- Division of Maternal-Fetal Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, 75 Francis Street, Boston, MA, 02115, USA
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- Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes and Hypertension, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, 221 Longwood Avenue, Boston, MA, 02115, USA
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- Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes and Hypertension, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, 221 Longwood Avenue, Boston, MA, 02115, USA
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