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Gestational Diabetes Mellitus Knowledge of Pregnant Women and The Factors Affecting Knowledge: A Cross Sectional Study

Year: 2021

Type: article

Abstract: Background: Gestational diabetes has been increasing recently. This condition, which can cause extremely negative results for the mother and baby, can be taken under control by removing the lack of information. Objectives: This study aimed to examine the knowledge levels of pregnant women concerning Gestational Diabetes Mellitus (GDM), and to determine the factors that affect the knowledge levels. Methods: This research was conducted as a descriptive cross-sectional study. The sample was comprised of 184 pregnant women. The research data were evaluated by the multiple regression analysis. Results: Multiple regression analysis resulted in three models that accounted for 30%, 14%, and 58% of the variance. In particular, socio-demographic characteristics, obstetric characteristics, and receiving a previous GDM education variables were found to be statistically significant predictors. Conclusions: The effect of all variables together was examined as the fourth model and it was determined that these variables explained 66% of the factors affecting the GDM knowledge level.

Source: Etkili Hemşirelik Dergisi

DOI: 10.46483/deuhfed.822421

Authors: Nuran Nur AYPAR AKBAĞ, Merlinda ALUŞ TOKAT

Institutions: Karamanoğlu Mehmetbey University, Dokuz Eylül University

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: diamond

Funder: Dokuz Eylül Üniversitesi