Postpartum opportunistic advice in primary care for women who have had gestational diabetes: a qualitative study of health care professionals' views.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Women who have had gestational diabetes during pregnancy are at very high risk of developing type 2 diabetes later in life, but their understanding of the risks is often limited. In this study we explored the views of health care professionals regarding offering brief opportunistic advice to women after their pregnancy, during unrelated consultations in primary care, relating to reducing diabetes risk.

Methods

The study took place in three Health Boards in Scotland. We conducted semi-structured one-to-one interviews (either face-to-face or telephone) with two health visitors, three practice nurses, two GPs, two diabetes consultants and two obstetricians. A focus group with five health visitors was also held. A topic guide was followed, covering the feasibility and

SUBMITTER: Evans JMM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8527649 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature