International Journal of Diabetes & Metabolic Disorders(IJDMD)
ISSN: 2475-5451 | DOI: 10.33140/IJDMD
Impact Factor: 1.23
Mistire Wolde
Department of Medical Laboratory Sciences, College of Health Sciences, Addis Ababa University, Ethiopia
Publications
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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»