Experiences and self-care of pregnant nurses with gestational diabetes mellitus: a qualitative study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Pregnant nurses are at high risk of developing gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM), and nurses diagnosed with GDM face challenges in balancing disease management and work, which affects maternal and child health and the quality of care. GDM requires significant changes to lifestyle and physical activity to control blood glucose levels, which is key to reducing adverse pregnancy outcomes. However, few studies have focused on the experiences of pregnant nurses with GDM. This study aimed to gain insight into the experiences of pregnant nurses with GDM in China in terms of their illness, work burdens, and self-care.

Methods

This qualitative study used an interpretative phenomenological analysis. Face-to-face semi-structured in-depth interviews were conducted with preg

SUBMITTER: He J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10782759 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature