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Gestational Diabetes Mellitus and Associated Health Risk Outcomes in Mothers and Neonates

Year: 2020

Type: article

Abstract: Globally, Gestational Diabetes Mellitus (GDM) pregnancy complication is estimated at 200,000 cases annually with serious consequences for maternal and neonatal health. A cohort study to establish GDM risks and associated health outcomes was conducted among 238 women attending an antenatal clinic in selected health facilities in Nairobi, Kenya. Results indicated that mothers with GDM are four times more likely to have varied physical discomforts and complicated deliveries as a result of high neonatal birth weight. There is a need to advocate for the inclusion of diabetes testing and management as part of Kenya's Essential Health Services Package to realize positive health outcomes among women.

Source: International Journal of Translational Medical Research and Public Health

DOI: 10.21106/ijtmrph.130

Authors: Maureen Atieno Adoyo, Yeri M. Kombe

Institution: Kenya Medical Research Institute

Language: English

Topic: Gestational Diabetes Research and Management

Subfield: Obstetrics and Gynecology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: hybrid

OpenAlex ID: W3033293159

FWCI: 0.148

Cites: 5

Cited by: 2

Related to: 10