Comprehensive Assessment of Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices, alongside Predictive Factors, Affecting Optimal Management of Gestational Diabetes in Pregnant Women across Multicenter Sites in Lebanon
Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is a growing public health concern at a global level. Educating pregnant women is critical if we are to control this disease and prevent its adverse consequences. This cross-sectional study aimed to assess the knowledge, attitude, and practice of Lebanese pregnant...
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| description | Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is a growing public health concern at a global level. Educating pregnant women is critical if we are to control this disease and prevent its adverse consequences. This cross-sectional study aimed to assess the knowledge, attitude, and practice of Lebanese pregnant women with regards to GDM and identify predictors of good practice. A total of 187 pregnant women with a mean age of 27 years were recruited from private gynecology clinics in different regions of Lebanon. A well-structured questionnaire was used to collect data relating to knowledge, attitude, and practice scores. Analysis revealed poor knowledge, good attitude, and average practice levels with regards to GDM among the participants. Based on our findings, it was observed that pregnant women who were in their first trimester exhibited greater adherence to practices when compared to those who were in their third trimester. Age was inversely associated with the practice of pregnant women, whereas the presence of comorbidities reduced the probability of attaining adequate practical scores. Our findings highlight the need for institutionalizing therapeutic education practices, particularly group education, to equip pregnant women with appropriate management skills, attitudes, and practices to prevent GDM. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-998ed71f01314ea7ace7f8dcd5fd423a2025-08-20T03:03:20ZengWolters Kluwer Medknow PublicationsDr. Sulaiman Al Habib Medical Journal2666-819X2590-33492023-10-015413814410.1007/s44229-023-00038-xComprehensive Assessment of Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices, alongside Predictive Factors, Affecting Optimal Management of Gestational Diabetes in Pregnant Women across Multicenter Sites in LebanonRana IbrahimAmal Al-hajjeDalia KhachmanSalam ZeinGestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is a growing public health concern at a global level. Educating pregnant women is critical if we are to control this disease and prevent its adverse consequences. This cross-sectional study aimed to assess the knowledge, attitude, and practice of Lebanese pregnant women with regards to GDM and identify predictors of good practice. A total of 187 pregnant women with a mean age of 27 years were recruited from private gynecology clinics in different regions of Lebanon. A well-structured questionnaire was used to collect data relating to knowledge, attitude, and practice scores. Analysis revealed poor knowledge, good attitude, and average practice levels with regards to GDM among the participants. Based on our findings, it was observed that pregnant women who were in their first trimester exhibited greater adherence to practices when compared to those who were in their third trimester. Age was inversely associated with the practice of pregnant women, whereas the presence of comorbidities reduced the probability of attaining adequate practical scores. Our findings highlight the need for institutionalizing therapeutic education practices, particularly group education, to equip pregnant women with appropriate management skills, attitudes, and practices to prevent GDM.https://journals.lww.com/10.1007/s44229-023-00038-xknowledgeattitudepracticegestational diabetes mellitus |
| spellingShingle | Rana Ibrahim Amal Al-hajje Dalia Khachman Salam Zein Comprehensive Assessment of Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices, alongside Predictive Factors, Affecting Optimal Management of Gestational Diabetes in Pregnant Women across Multicenter Sites in Lebanon Dr. Sulaiman Al Habib Medical Journal knowledge attitude practice gestational diabetes mellitus |
| title | Comprehensive Assessment of Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices, alongside Predictive Factors, Affecting Optimal Management of Gestational Diabetes in Pregnant Women across Multicenter Sites in Lebanon |
| title_full | Comprehensive Assessment of Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices, alongside Predictive Factors, Affecting Optimal Management of Gestational Diabetes in Pregnant Women across Multicenter Sites in Lebanon |
| title_fullStr | Comprehensive Assessment of Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices, alongside Predictive Factors, Affecting Optimal Management of Gestational Diabetes in Pregnant Women across Multicenter Sites in Lebanon |
| title_full_unstemmed | Comprehensive Assessment of Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices, alongside Predictive Factors, Affecting Optimal Management of Gestational Diabetes in Pregnant Women across Multicenter Sites in Lebanon |
| title_short | Comprehensive Assessment of Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices, alongside Predictive Factors, Affecting Optimal Management of Gestational Diabetes in Pregnant Women across Multicenter Sites in Lebanon |
| title_sort | comprehensive assessment of knowledge attitudes and practices alongside predictive factors affecting optimal management of gestational diabetes in pregnant women across multicenter sites in lebanon |
| topic | knowledge attitude practice gestational diabetes mellitus |
| url | https://journals.lww.com/10.1007/s44229-023-00038-x |
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