Women's views about online communities for gestational diabetes mellitus: a qualitative interview study DOI Creative Commons
Sheila Pham, Kate Churruca, Louise A. Ellis

et al.

Midwifery, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 142, P. 104280 - 104280

Published: Dec. 31, 2024

Language: Английский

Gestational diabetes and mental health: longitudinal analysis of data from the GEMS randomized trial DOI Creative Commons
Phyllis Ohene‐Agyei, Greg Gamble, Thach Tran

et al.

Archives of Women s Mental Health, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: Jan. 15, 2025

There is limited high-quality evidence about perinatal mental health among women with gestational diabetes. We aimed to assess the risks and longitudinal changes in anxiety, depression, health-related quality of life comparing diabetes those without a contemporary cohort pregnant women. Prospective study participants GEMS Trial. Women singleton pregnancy were eligible if they had 75-g diagnostic oral glucose-tolerance test between 24 32 weeks' gestation, provided written informed consent, completed questionnaires at time points. no differences risk for anxiety (RR 1.13, 95% CI 0.86, 1.49; p = 0.39) or depression 1.08, 0.78, 1.50; 0.64) two groups 36 gestation 6 months postpartum [anxiety: 1.21, 0.90, 1.63; 0.21); depression: 0.84, 0.55, 1.28; 0.43]. However, reported better physical functioning, postpartum, functioning (mean difference (MD) scores 1.28, 0.25, 2.30; 0.01) although worse (MD -2.99, -3.90, -2.07; < 0.001) compared without. The poor during period does not differ importantly diagnosed treated general population.

Language: Английский

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Exploring the lived experience of women with gestational diabetes: A cross‐sectional Irish national survey DOI Creative Commons
Pauline Dunne,

Louise O’Mahony,

Linda Culliney

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Diabetic Medicine, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: Nov. 28, 2024

Abstract Aim Gestational diabetes (GDM) poses risks of short‐ and long‐term complications for mother infant, emphasising the importance antenatal postpartum education support. We aimed to understand experiences views women with GDM in Republic Ireland. Methods Women current or previous were invited complete an online cross‐sectional survey (April–June 2022). Recruitment utilised social media, local media personal networks. The addressed demographics, knowledge experiences, breastfeeding weight management during pregnancy post‐pregnancy support needs. Descriptive statistics conducted, between‐group comparisons undertaken using chi‐square test. Content analysis was applied free text data. Results Amongst 231 respondents, most aged 35–39 (42%); 70% experienced a single pregnancy. Only 6% correctly identified their increased level risk developing type 2 diabetes. Under half (44.5%) respondents reported sufficient time health professionals address GDM‐related questions. Just over (54.3%) attending screening at 6–12 weeks postpartum. majority (66%) expressed desire information, particularly on healthy eating physical activity. Having more recent experience associated stronger preference weaning ( p ≤ 0.001) information = 0.025). Qualitative inconsistencies healthcare messaging, significant concerns about diagnosis' impact experience, financial costs diagnosis. Conclusions findings underscore women's appropriate after GDM. Future interventions should these needs effectively promote chronic disease prevention

Language: Английский

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From the shadows: A qualitative study of fathers' perspectives and experiences of their partner's gestational diabetes mellitus and its implications DOI Creative Commons
Madeleine Benton,

Nabiha Waheed,

Khalida Ismail

et al.

Diabetic Medicine, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: Dec. 6, 2024

Abstract Aims Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) affects an increasing number of women each year. Research involving partners with GDM, such as fathers is limited, however, understanding their perspectives and involvement in GDM management could enhance health outcomes for both families. This study aims to explore the impact experiences on perinatal period. Methods Qualitative, individual, semi‐structured interviews were conducted individuals whose either currently had or been diagnosed within past 3 years. All participants identified biological fathers. Data transcribed analysed using reflexive thematic analysis. Results Nine participated study. Analysis resulted four themes that explored fathers' during period: ‘navigating a diagnosis’, ‘partnering health’, ‘finding place journey’ ‘the lasting GDM’. Conclusion Fathers encountered wide‐ranging impacts partners' GDM. provided practical emotional support partners. Engaging discussions at diagnosis facilitate maintenance positive behaviour changes postpartum, potentially reducing risk type 2 parents.

Language: Английский

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Women's views about online communities for gestational diabetes mellitus: a qualitative interview study DOI Creative Commons
Sheila Pham, Kate Churruca, Louise A. Ellis

et al.

Midwifery, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 142, P. 104280 - 104280

Published: Dec. 31, 2024

Language: Английский

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