Quality of life of women with gestational diabetes mellitus in a tertiary care hospital, Ajman, UAE: A cross-sectional descriptive study : Quality of life of women with gestational diabetes mellitus.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Gestational Diabetes Mellitus (GDM) is a prevalent metabolic condition during pregnancy that can affect up to 24.9% of pregnancies in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). GDM can impair the mother's Quality of life (QOL) due to physical, psychological, and social challenges. Understanding how GDM affects the QOL is essential for effective treatment and intervention. This study aims to assess the QOL among women with GDM in the UAE, with a focus on how the condition impacts their overall well-being.

Methods

A cross-sectional descriptive study was conducted at Thumbay University Hospital in Ajman, UAE. The study assessed the quality of life of 90 pregnant women with dietary or insulin-treated GDM who visited the antenatal/postnatal OPD and labor unit. A structured questi

SUBMITTER: Mandavi RA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12551198 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature