Reproductive care in Thai women with diabetes mellitus: a descriptive cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Pre-existing diabetes mellitus (DM) is a challenging pregnancy complication as poor glycemic control is associated with adverse maternal and fetal outcomes. In this study, we aimed to investigate DM-related knowledge, attitudes, preconception care practices, and contraceptive prevalence in women with DM.

Methods

This descriptive cross-sectional survey was conducted among reproductive-aged Thai women receiving DM treatment at King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital between August 1, 2021, and June 30, 2022. Patients with DM who were not pregnant or trying to conceive and could be contacted via the phone were included and a validated self-administered questionnaire was distributed electronically.

Results

A total of 238 participants were included in the final ana

SUBMITTER: Pothongsangarun K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10571380 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature