Understanding Gestational Diabetes, Future Diabetes Risk, and Diabetes Prevention: A Qualitative Study of Patient, Provider, and Staff Perspectives.
Clin Diabetes
; 40(1): 39-50, 2022 Jan.
Article
in En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-35221471
ABSTRACT
Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) increases type 2 diabetes risk; however, postpartum diabetes screening rates are low. Using semi-structured interviews and focus groups, this study investigates the understanding of GDM and its relationship to future diabetes risk and diabetes prevention among patients with public or no insurance (n = 36), health care providers (n = 21), and clinic staff (n = 9) from Federally Qualified Health Centers. Five main themes emerged 1) general understanding of GDM diagnosis with focus on neonatal complications; 2) variable recall of diet, exercise, and weight recommendations; 3) overwhelming medication and self-monitoring routines; 4) short-term focus of type 2 diabetes risk and screening; and 5) limited understanding of all options for diabetes prevention. The results may inform diabetes screening and prevention interventions in primary care settings.
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Collection:
01-internacional
Database:
MEDLINE
Type of study:
Etiology_studies
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Guideline
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Qualitative_research
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Risk_factors_studies
Language:
En
Journal:
Clin Diabetes
Year:
2022
Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Macao