The risk, perceived and actual, of developing type 2 diabetes mellitus for mothers of preschool children in urban China.

ABSTRACT: BACKGROUND:The perceived risk of developing type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) can motivate individuals to adopt preventive health behaviors. Compared with fathers, mothers of young children often experience unique risk factors for developing T2DM: pregnancy-related weight gain, lifestyle changes related to child care, and the increased incidence of gestational diabetes mellitus. Understanding how actual risk factors affect the perceived risk of developing T2DM can foster effective diabetes prevention interventions for this population. The aims of this study were to describe the risk, perceived and actual, of developing T2DM and to explore the influencing factors of perceived risk for Chinese mothers of preschool children in China. METHODS:A multisite, cross-sectional survey was conducted and

SUBMITTER: Guo J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6764680 | biostudies-literature | 2019

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature