Risk Factors Associated with Gestational Diabetes among Pregnant Women in Owerri Municipal Council, Southeastern Nigeria

Authors

  • JC Nwaokoro Federal University of Technology, Owerri, Imo State
  • CO Emerole Federal University of Technology, Owerri, Imo State
  • SNO Ibe Federal University of Technology, Owerri, Imo State
  • AN Amadi Federal University of Technology, Owerri, Imo State
  • INS Dozie Federal University of Technology, Owerri, Imo State

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3126/ajms.v5i1.8302

Keywords:

gestational diabetes mellitus, pregnancy, prevalence, public health, socioeconomic status, tropics

Abstract

Background Gestational diabetes is emerging as a serious public health problem in Nigeria where the largest number of people with diabetes in Africa occurs. Current studies in Nigeria give an overall prevalence of gestational diabetes as 13.4% among pregnant women with unidentified risk factors.

Aims and Objectives This study aimed at investigating the risk factors associated with gestational diabetes.

Materials and Methods A cross-section analytical study design was adopted for this research and comprising a total of 100 pregnant women receiving ante-natal health care service at the Federal Medical Center, Owerri. A structured questionnaire including a set of detailed pre-determined questions was administered on the subjects. Data collected were analyzed statistically, using chi-square and T test.

Results The results obtained suggest that there is a significant relationship (p<0.05) between previous macrosomic baby, parity, previous history of caesarean section, family history of diabetes and occurrence of gestational diabetes, respectively. However, there is no significant relationship (p>0.05) between history of miscarriages and stillbirth, socioeconomic status and occurrence of gestational diabetes. A family history of diabetes is independently and significantly associated with the development of gestational diabetes itself even after adjusting for other risk factors.

Conclusion This study will be a working tool to guide obstetricians and midwives in counseling and advising women of their risk of developing GDM.

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3126/ajms.v5i1.8302

Asian Journal of Medical Science Vol.5(1) 2014 pp.39-46  

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Author Biographies

JC Nwaokoro, Federal University of Technology, Owerri, Imo State

Department of Public Health, School of Health
Technology

CO Emerole, Federal University of Technology, Owerri, Imo State

Department of Public Health, School of Health
Technology

SNO Ibe, Federal University of Technology, Owerri, Imo State

Department of Public Health, School of Health
Technology

AN Amadi, Federal University of Technology, Owerri, Imo State

Department of Public Health, School of Health
Technology

INS Dozie, Federal University of Technology, Owerri, Imo State

Department of Public Health, School of Health
Technology

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Published

2013-09-04

How to Cite

Nwaokoro, J., Emerole, C., Ibe, S., Amadi, A., & Dozie, I. (2013). Risk Factors Associated with Gestational Diabetes among Pregnant Women in Owerri Municipal Council, Southeastern Nigeria. Asian Journal of Medical Sciences, 5(1), 39–46. https://doi.org/10.3126/ajms.v5i1.8302

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Vol. 5 No. 1 (2014)

Section

Original Articles

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