Perceptions Among Women With Gestational Diabetes

Abstract

Women with gestational diabetes are at high risk of developing type 2 diabetes, which could be prevented or delayed by lifestyle modification. Lifestyle interventions need to take into account the specific situation of women with gestational diabetes. We aimed to gain a deeper understanding of women's experiences of gestational diabetes, their diabetes risk perceptions, and their views on type 2 diabetes prevention, to inform future lifestyle interventions. We conducted a metasynthesis that included 16 qualitative studies and identified 11 themes. Factors that require consideration when developing a type 2 diabetes prevention intervention in this population include addressing the emotional impact of gestational diabetes; providing women with clear and timely information about future diabetes risk; and offering an intervention that fits with women's multiple roles as caregivers, workers, and patients, and focuses on the health of the whole family.

Barriers to a healthy lifestyle post gestational-diabetes: An Australian qualitative study

“…The health system didn't support women with follow-up information and advice in the immediate and long-term post-natal period, similar to other studies [20] [24]. Women therefore didn't realise that they needed to maintain a healthy lifestyle over the longterm to minimise their risk of type-2-diabetes.…”

Prevention of Type 2 diabetes after gestational diabetes directed at the family context: a narrative review from the Danish Diabetes Academy symposium

“…However, sustainable changes in such health behaviours are difficult and many women with GDM do not follow the recommendations after delivery [27]. Several studies have investigated the various factors that inhibit engagement in recommended healthy behaviours among women with prior GDM [28][29][30][31][32][33][34][35]. Several studies have investigated the various factors that inhibit engagement in recommended healthy behaviours among women with prior GDM [28][29][30][31][32][33][34][35].…”

Influência do Diagnóstico de Diabetes Mellitus Gestacional na Qualidade de Vida da Gestante

“…Estudo relata que essas preocupações acentuam-se em gestantes diabéticas, devido à incerteza do prognóstico e andamento da gestação (MUNIM et al, 2012). Parsons et al (2014) afirmam a dificuldade de achar estudos específicos sobre as evidências dos efeitos metabólicos da DMG e qualidade de vida, salientando a importância de pesquisas que tragam à tona esses efeitos.…”

“…Além disso, outros autores afirmam que o apelo religioso auxilia no enfrentamento da gestação de alto risco, pois a "fé" e a "esperança" se fazem presentes, e são imprescindíveis para Influência do diagnóstico de diabetes Mellitus gestacional na qualidade de vida da gestante o controle de seu estado emocional (REZENDE, 2012). Na pesquisa desenvolvida por Parsons et al (2014), é identificado que vários estudos abordam sentimentos de medo, apreensão vivenciados pelas gestantes diabéticas e preocupação com o seu filho.…”

“…Associando esse cenário à uma doença, há gradativamente o aumento das preocupações e anseios. No entanto, existe um grau de dificuldade em achar estudos específicos sobre as evidências dos efeitos metabólicos da DMG, apesar de haver grande importância de pesquisas desse gênero (PARSONS et al, 2014).…”