International Journal of Diabetes & Metabolic Disorders(IJDMD)

Department of Medical Laboratory Sciences, College of Health Sciences and Medicine, Wolaita Sodo University, Ethiopia

Publications

• Research Article   
  Prevalence and Associated Factors Of Gestational Diabetes Mellitus Among Pregnant Women Receiving Antenatal Care in Public Health Facilities in Bule Hora, Southern Ethiopia: A Cross-Sectional Study
  Author(s): Wako Dedecha Boko, Rodas Getachew Abera*, Mistire Wolde, Tatek Gebreegziabher and Eyouel Shimeles Demesse
  
  Objectives: Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is a public health challenge that severely endangers the lives of mothers and children. In Ethiopia, its prevalence and predictors have scarcely been studied and have not been studied in the context of the present study. This study aimed to assess the prevalence and associated factors of GDM among pregnant women in Bule Hora, southern Ethiopia. Results: A total of 190 pregnant women were interviewed and studied. The mean age of the pregnant women was 30.06 (SD ± 5.53) years. Approximately three-quarters (74.2%) of pregnant mothers were in their second trimester (24-28 weeks) of pregnancy. Approximately one-third (31.6%) of the participants were overweight/obese, with a mid-upper arm circumference (MUAC) greater than or equal to 28 cm. The mean fasting blood sugar level was 83.46 (SD &plu.. Read More»
  

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