Cross-cultural adaptation and validation to Brazilian Portuguese of the 'knowledge of gestational diabetes (GDM)' questionnaire for women with GDM.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is characterized by hyperglycemia during pregnancy. There are many diabetes-specific tools for collecting information validated in Brazilian Portuguese. However, there are no specific instruments to assess knowledge about GDM in Brazilian Portuguese. The aim of this study was to cross-culturally adapt and validate the Brazilian Portuguese version of the Knowledge of Gestational Diabetes Mellitus questionnaire (GDMKQ).

Methods

This study was conducted in southern Brazil from January to December 2023. Women with GDM or diabetes identified during pregnancy were considered eligible based on specific criteria. Clinical and demographic data were obtained through a medical records search. The GDMKQ underwent a multistep adaptation proc

SUBMITTER: Pereira LB 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11401380 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature