Exploring the lived experience of women with gestational diabetes: A cross-sectional Irish national survey.

ABSTRACT:

Aim

Gestational diabetes (GDM) poses risks of short- and long-term complications for mother and infant, emphasising the importance of antenatal and postpartum education and support. We aimed to understand the experiences and views of women with GDM in the Republic of Ireland.

Methods

Women with current or previous GDM were invited to complete an online cross-sectional survey (April-June 2022). Recruitment utilised social media, local media and personal networks. The survey addressed demographics, GDM knowledge and experiences, breastfeeding and weight management during pregnancy and post-pregnancy GDM support needs. Descriptive statistics were conducted, and between-group comparisons were undertaken using the chi-square test. Content analysis was applied to free text data.

SUBMITTER: Dunne P 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12006563 | biostudies-literature | 2025 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature