Self-management of type 2 diabetes mellitus in pregnancy and breastfeeding experiences among women in Thailand: Study protocol.

ABSTRACT: Women with type 2 diabetes mellitus are at a higher risk of pregnancy complications. Although traditional beliefs and practices influence diabetes management and breastfeeding, recommendations integrating Thai cultural beliefs in maternal care are lacking. The purpose of this study is to describe diabetes self-management in pregnancy and breastfeeding experiences in women with preexisting type 2 diabetes mellitus from Thailand. A convergent parallel mixed-methods study will be conducted. Data will be collected from 20 pregnant women with preexisting type 2 diabetes mellitus in Thailand who are either primigravida or multigravida, aged 20-44 years old, speak the Thai language, and provide consent. The National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities Framework's sociocultural and

SUBMITTER: Phonyiam R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10259789 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature