Health care professionals' perspectives on screening and management of gestational diabetes mellitus in public hospitals of South India - a qualitative study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Women developing Gestational Diabetes Mellitus (GDM) are subsequently at a higher risk of developing Type 2 Diabetes later in life. Screening and effective management of women with GDM are essential in preventing progression to type 2 diabetes mellitus. We aimed to explore the perspectives of healthcare providers regarding the barriers from the health system context that restrict the timely screening and effective management of GDM.

Methods

We conducted six in-depth interviews of health care providers- four with nurses and two with obstetricians in the public hospitals in India's major city (Bengaluru). The interviews were conducted in the preferred language of the participants (Kannada for nurses, English for the obstetricians) and audio-recorded. All Kannada int

SUBMITTER: Sahu B 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7881531 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature