Supporting self-management in women with pre-existing diabetes in pregnancy: a mixed-methods sequential comparative case study.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Maternal glycemia is associated with pregnancy outcomes. Thus, supporting the self-management experiences and preferences of pregnant women with type 1 and type 2 diabetes is crucial to optimize glucose control and perinatal outcomes.

Research design and methods

This paper describes the mixed methods integration of a sequential comparative case study. The objectives are threefold, as we integrated the quantitative and qualitative data within the overall mixed methods design: (1) to determine the predictors of glycemic control during pregnancy; (2) to understand the experience and diabetes self-management support needs during pregnancy among women with pre-existing diabetes; (3) to assess how self-management and support experiences helpe to explain glycemic contr

SUBMITTER: Sushko K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10759746 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature