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Identifying gestational diabetes mellitus and assessing risk factors in affected women: a comprehensive study.     
Yazarlar
Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Müjde CANDAY Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Müjde CANDAY
Kafkas Üniversitesi, Türkiye
Özet
Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is a prevalent pregnancy complication associated with adverse health outcomes for both mothers and offspring. This study aimed to identify risk factors for GDM, a condition with a rapidly increasing global prevalence. We conducted a study involving 474 pregnant women who attended the obstetrics outpatient clinic of Kafkas University Faculty of Medicine Hospital between January 2022 and June 2023. Risk factors for GDM were assessed based on criteria recommended by the American Diabetes Association and the Committee on Practice of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. Statistical analyses, including descriptive statistics, Chi-square tests, Mann-Whitney U tests, and multivariate logistic regression. Individuals with GDM (mean age: 31.26±6.09 years) were significantly older than those without GDM (mean age: 28.36±4.89 years; p<0.001). Obesity prevalence was higher in the GDM group (32.5%) compared to the non-GDM group (14.3%; p<0.001). Individuals with GDM had higher rates of pre-diabetes (3.3% vs. 0.3%; p=0.007), a history of gestational diabetes (25.2% vs. 5.7%; p<0.001), high blood sugar in previous pregnancies (13.8% vs. 1.4%; p<0.001), and diabetes mellitus in 1st-degree relatives (40.7% vs. 20.3%; p<0.001). GDM was associated with increased pregnancies (p<0.001), preterm births (p<0.001), macrosomic babies (p=0.026), congenital anomalies (p=0.011), high cholesterol (p=0.036), and polyhydramnios (p=0.001) in previous pregnancies, as well as polyhydramnios in the index pregnancy (p=0.008). Regular exercise in previous pregnancies differed significantly based on GDM presence (p=0.037). Recognizing modifiable risk factors is crucial for preventing GDM and reducing associated health risks. Healthcare providers should be vigilant, especially among those with a family history of GDM, previous GDM, advanced maternal age, and other risk factors. Early lifestyle interventions show promise. Further research is needed for accurate GDM prediction.
Anahtar Kelimeler
Antenatal care | Gestational diabetes mellitus | Ges- tational diabetes mellitus prediction | Lifestyle interven- tions | Maternal health | Pregnancy complications | Risk factors | Screening
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Makale Alt Türü SCOPUS dergilerinde yayımlanan tam makale
Dergi Adı EUROPEAN REVIEW FOR MEDICAL AND PHARMACOLOGICAL SCIENCES
Dergi ISSN 1128-3602
Dergi Tarandığı Indeksler SCI-Expanded
Makale Dili Türkçe
Basım Tarihi 02-2024
Cilt No 28
Sayı 2
Sayfalar 734 / 746
Doi Numarası 10.26355/eurrev_202401_35073
Makale Linki https://www.europeanreview.org/wp/wp-content/uploads/734-746.pdf