Prevalence of gestational diabetes in Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To determine the prevalence of gestational diabetes and associated risk factors in the eastern region of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).

Methods

A cross-sectional study was conducted in Goma city, Idjwi, Ngungu and Rutshuru districts between April 2019 and February 2021. Pregnant women between 24-28 weeks of amenorrhea who consented to participate in the study were included. Blood sugar, anthropometric parameters and obstetrical and family history were studied. Gestational diabetes was defined as blood glucose level between 92 and 125 mg/dL.

Results

The overall prevalence was 21.2% (n = 391) and was higher in Rutshuru [27.2% (n = 92)] and Goma [26.9% (n = 134)] compared to Ngungu [10.0% (n = 110)] (p = 0.005). An increased risk was associated with a

SUBMITTER: Kisindja RM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9380361 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature