Barriers and facilitators to diabetes screening and prevention after a pregnancy complicated by gestational diabetes.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is increasing in the United States, with higher rates among minoritized racial and ethnic populations and lower income populations. GDM increases risk for type 2 diabetes (T2DM), and postpartum diabetes screening and prevention are imperative. This qualitative study examines barriers and facilitators to postpartum T2DM screening and prevention among non-privately insured individuals with a history of GDM in a state prior to Medicaid expansion.

Methods

Thirty-six non-privately insured women with a history of GDM completed semi-structured interviews. Four focus groups and seven interviews were conducted with 30 nurse practitioners, physicians, physician assistants, nurses and registered dietitians from Federally Qualified Health Ce

SUBMITTER: Sinha DD 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9674174 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature