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Factors influencing gestational diabetes self-care among pregnant women in a Syrian Refugee Camp in Jordan.

ABSTRACT:

Aim

The main objective of this study is to identify the level of self-care practices and the determinants of Gestational Diabetes Mellitus (GDM) among pregnant women residing in one of the refugee camps in Jordan.

Method

A cross-sectional study was conducted on a convenient sample of forty women diagnosed with GDM from the high-risk maternity clinic in one of the Syrian refugee camps in Jordan. The study used the Gestational Diabetes Management Self-Efficacy Scale (GDMSES), Diabetes Knowledge (DMK) assessment, and Diabetes Self-Care Activities Questionnaire (SDSCA) to measure the variables of interest. Descriptive analysis and Multiple logistic regression were used to assess for significant factors.

Results

Significant associations were found between the subcategories of diet, exercise, and blood sugar control in both the self-efficacy and self-activity scales (p < 0.01, p < 0.01, p < 0.05), respectively. Two factors were associated with higher GDM self-care: diabetes knowledge and higher self-efficacy toward GDM self-care (p < 0.05).

Conclusion

The findings of this study highlight that pregnant women with GDM who have higher levels of self-efficacy and diabetes knowledge are more likely to achieve higher levels of GDM self-care. Beside developing health promotion programs to enhance women's self-efficacy in adhering to GDM care, adequate support and relevant resources to facilitate GDM management among refugee women are recommended. Future research for identifying other potential factors affecting GDM self-care among refugees is highly recommended.

SUBMITTER: Assaf EA

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10868830 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature

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Factors influencing gestational diabetes self-care among pregnant women in a Syrian Refugee Camp in Jordan.

Assaf Enas A EA Al Sabbah Haleama H Momani Aaliyah A Al-Amer Rasmieh R A Al-Sa'ad Ghada G Ababneh Anas A

PloS one 20240215 2

<h4>Aim</h4>The main objective of this study is to identify the level of self-care practices and the determinants of Gestational Diabetes Mellitus (GDM) among pregnant women residing in one of the refugee camps in Jordan.<h4>Method</h4>A cross-sectional study was conducted on a convenient sample of forty women diagnosed with GDM from the high-risk maternity clinic in one of the Syrian refugee camps in Jordan. The study used the Gestational Diabetes Management Self-Efficacy Scale (GDMSES), Diabet ...[more]

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Factors influencing gestational diabetes self-care among pregnant women in a Syrian Refugee Camp in Jordan.

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Factors influencing gestational diabetes self-care among pregnant women in a Syrian Refugee Camp in Jordan.

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