Intrahepatic cholestasis of pregnancy and gestational diabetes: Protocol for a scoping review of associations, risk factors, and outcomes.

<h4>Background</h4>Intrahepatic cholestasis of pregnancy (IHCP) is a pregnancy-related liver disease associated with adverse pregnancy outcomes, including spontaneous preterm labour, fetal hypoxia, meconium-stained liquor and intrauterine death. In women with IHCP, comorbidities may be a...

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Main Authors: Karima Abubakr, Clare Kennedy, Shahad Al-Tikriti, Amy C O'Higgins, Ciara Coveney, Mensud Hatunic, Mary F Higgins
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Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2025-01-01
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0300076
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Clare Kennedy
Shahad Al-Tikriti
Amy C O'Higgins
Ciara Coveney
Mensud Hatunic
Mary F Higgins
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Mary F Higgins
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description <h4>Background</h4>Intrahepatic cholestasis of pregnancy (IHCP) is a pregnancy-related liver disease associated with adverse pregnancy outcomes, including spontaneous preterm labour, fetal hypoxia, meconium-stained liquor and intrauterine death. In women with IHCP, comorbidities may be associated with a greater risk of stillbirth. Recent studies have suggested that cholestasis of pregnancy may be associated with Gestational Diabetes Mellitus (GDM).<h4>Objective</h4>This scoping review aims to comprehensively investigate the nature and strength of the association between Intrahepatic Cholestasis of Pregnancy (IHCP) and Gestational Diabetes Mellitus (GDM). The review also seeks to identify common risk factors contributing to the association and explore potential adverse effects associated with the concurrent presence of IHCP and GDM. The findings will inform clinical practice and guide future research initiatives in understanding and managing these pregnancy-related conditions.<h4>Methods</h4>The scoping review followed the guidelines of Arksey, and O'Malley established in 2005, as well as modifications made to them by Levac et al. in 2010. The PRISMA Scoping review guidance shall be followed in reporting this study. Eight different databases are proposed to search, including Google Scholar, PubMed, Cochrane, Scopus, Embase, CINAHL, the American Diabetes Association, and the Wiley Online Library. Additionally, focused searches within the American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology (AJOG) will be conducted, and citation pearl indexing performed.
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spelling doaj-art-1c0845141c5c4707a74a8041bc2b2c1d2025-08-20T03:12:54ZengPublic Library of Science (PLoS)PLoS ONE1932-62032025-01-01203e030007610.1371/journal.pone.0300076Intrahepatic cholestasis of pregnancy and gestational diabetes: Protocol for a scoping review of associations, risk factors, and outcomes.Karima AbubakrClare KennedyShahad Al-TikritiAmy C O'HigginsCiara CoveneyMensud HatunicMary F Higgins<h4>Background</h4>Intrahepatic cholestasis of pregnancy (IHCP) is a pregnancy-related liver disease associated with adverse pregnancy outcomes, including spontaneous preterm labour, fetal hypoxia, meconium-stained liquor and intrauterine death. In women with IHCP, comorbidities may be associated with a greater risk of stillbirth. Recent studies have suggested that cholestasis of pregnancy may be associated with Gestational Diabetes Mellitus (GDM).<h4>Objective</h4>This scoping review aims to comprehensively investigate the nature and strength of the association between Intrahepatic Cholestasis of Pregnancy (IHCP) and Gestational Diabetes Mellitus (GDM). The review also seeks to identify common risk factors contributing to the association and explore potential adverse effects associated with the concurrent presence of IHCP and GDM. The findings will inform clinical practice and guide future research initiatives in understanding and managing these pregnancy-related conditions.<h4>Methods</h4>The scoping review followed the guidelines of Arksey, and O'Malley established in 2005, as well as modifications made to them by Levac et al. in 2010. The PRISMA Scoping review guidance shall be followed in reporting this study. Eight different databases are proposed to search, including Google Scholar, PubMed, Cochrane, Scopus, Embase, CINAHL, the American Diabetes Association, and the Wiley Online Library. Additionally, focused searches within the American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology (AJOG) will be conducted, and citation pearl indexing performed.https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0300076
spellingShingle Karima Abubakr
Clare Kennedy
Shahad Al-Tikriti
Amy C O'Higgins
Ciara Coveney
Mensud Hatunic
Mary F Higgins
Intrahepatic cholestasis of pregnancy and gestational diabetes: Protocol for a scoping review of associations, risk factors, and outcomes.
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title Intrahepatic cholestasis of pregnancy and gestational diabetes: Protocol for a scoping review of associations, risk factors, and outcomes.
title_full Intrahepatic cholestasis of pregnancy and gestational diabetes: Protocol for a scoping review of associations, risk factors, and outcomes.
title_fullStr Intrahepatic cholestasis of pregnancy and gestational diabetes: Protocol for a scoping review of associations, risk factors, and outcomes.
title_full_unstemmed Intrahepatic cholestasis of pregnancy and gestational diabetes: Protocol for a scoping review of associations, risk factors, and outcomes.
title_short Intrahepatic cholestasis of pregnancy and gestational diabetes: Protocol for a scoping review of associations, risk factors, and outcomes.
title_sort intrahepatic cholestasis of pregnancy and gestational diabetes protocol for a scoping review of associations risk factors and outcomes
url https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0300076
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