Knowledge of Gestational Diabetes Mellitus Among Diabetic Pregnant Females: Knowledge of Gestational Diabetes Mellitus

Saddiqa Azmat; Nazia Sajjad; Sadia Asghar; Khalil Ahmed; Maria Anwar; Hafiza Ayesha Ishaq

doi:10.54393/pjhs.v5i06.1789

Authors

Saddiqa Azmat Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Niazi Medical and Dental College, Sargodha, Pakistan
Nazia Sajjad Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Niazi Medical and Dental College, Sargodha, Pakistan
Sadia Asghar Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Niazi Medical and Dental College, Sargodha, Pakistan
Khalil Ahmed Department of Medicine, Niazi Medical and Dental College, Sargodha, Pakistan
Maria Anwar Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Sahara Medical College, Narowal, Pakistan
Hafiza Ayesha Ishaq Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Niazi Medical and Dental College, Sargodha, Pakistan

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.54393/pjhs.v5i06.1789

Keywords:

Gestational Diabetes, Glycemic Control, Feto-Maternal Complications, Hypoglycemia

Abstract

The prevalence of Gestational Diabetes (GDM) is rising quickly and patients require assistance with decision-making, behavioral control and obtaining the knowledge required for self-care. The knowledge of GDM, together with nutritional guidance and glycemic control education, is crucial to the care of diabetic women. Objective: To determine the knowledge among gestational diabetic pregnant females. Methods: A cross sectional study was conducted at obstetrics and gynecology outpatient departments in Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Niazi Medical and Dental College, Sargodha. 150 pregnant females aged range (18-40) year, with any gravida and diagnosed with GDM were enrolled in current study. A structured questionnaire regarding the knowledge of gestational diabetes was used to collect data. Data were entered and analyzed in Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) version 21.0. Results: Majority of participants were 18-30 years 80 (59.3%) old. 42 (28%) were normal weight, 82 (54.6%) were overweight and 26 (17.3%) were obese while 98 (65.3%) women were housewives. 63 participants know about self-care routine of GD, while 58 know about feto-maternal complications. Majority 90 (60%) females don’t know about the risk and symptoms of gestational diabetes. 101 (67.3%) have poor knowledge about glucose monitoring. When they asked about the management of hypo and hyper glycemia 81 (54%) don’t have enough knowledge about management protocols. Regarding the diagnostic procedures 74 (49.3%) have good knowledge. Conclusions: The study concluded that most participants, have lack of knowledge of GDM, management of Gestational Diabetes Mellitus (GDM), its symptoms, fetomaternal complications and diagnostic criteria.

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