Preeclampsia, gestational diabetes and later risk of cardiovascular disease: Women's experiences and motivation for lifestyle changes explored in focus group interviews.

ABSTRACT: BACKGROUND:Preeclampsia (PE) and gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) are both associated with increased risk of future cardiovascular disease (CVD). Knowledge of the relationship between these pregnancy complications and increased CVD risk enables early prevention through lifestyle changes. This study aimed to explore women's experiences with PE and/or GDM, and their motivation and need for information and support to achieve lifestyle changes. METHODS:Systematic text condensation was used for thematic analysis of meaning and content of data from five focus group interviews with 17 women with PE and/or GDM, with a live birth between January 2015 and October 2017. RESULTS:This study provides new knowledge of how women with GDM and/or PE experience pregnancy complications in a Nordic healthca

SUBMITTER: Sandsæter HL 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6882194 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature