Perspectives of women living with type 1 diabetes regarding preconception and antenatal care: A qualitative evidence synthesis.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Pregnant women with type 1 diabetes may have an increased risk of complications for both the baby and themselves. Educational programmes, preconception planning, strict glycemic control and comprehensive medical care are some of the antenatal interventions that have been proposed to improve the outcomes of pregnant women with type 1 diabetes. While some evidence-based recommendations about antenatal care are included in clinical practice guidelines (CPGs), the views, and experiences of women with type 1 diabetes about these interventions are not well known.

Aim

To understand and synthesize the perceptions of women with type 1 diabetes about the interventions before pregnancy.

Method

A qualitative evidence synthesis (QES) was carried out with a framework a

SUBMITTER: Toledo-Chavarri A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10726142 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature