Knowledge, attitudes and practices towards gestational diabetes mellitus among obstetric and gynaecological healthcare workers: a cross-sectional study of 68 hospitals in Hubei Province, China.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

To assess the knowledge, attitudes and practices (KAP) related to the management of gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) among obstetric and gynaecological healthcare workers in Hubei Province, China, and to identify factors associated with these domains.

Design

Cross-sectional study.

Setting

Online questionnaire administered in December 2023.

Participants

A total of 394 healthcare workers from 68 maternal and child health institutions across Hubei Province.

Primary and secondary outcome measures

The questionnaire comprised 29 items covering four domains: demographic characteristics, knowledge, attitudes and practices.

Interventions

None.

Results

The overall awareness rate of GDM knowledge was 58.88%. The mean knowledge score was

SUBMITTER: Wang L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12458710 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature