Self-management of gestational diabetes among Chinese migrants: A qualitative study
Gestational diabetes mellitus is one of the most common complications of pregnancy. Women with Gestational diabetes are at increased risk of serious health outcomes, such as pre-eclampsia, obstructed labor, and the development of Type 2 diabetes later in life. Chinese migrants, the third largest cultural group in Australia, are more likely to develop Gestational diabetes than Australian-born women. However, to date, Gestational diabetes self-management has not been investigated in this population.
Source: Women and Birth - Category: Midwifery Authors: Yat Yin Eric Wah, Margaret McGill, Jencia Wong, Glynis P. Ross, Anna-Jane Harding, Ines Krass Tags: Original Research – Qualitative Source Type: research
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