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Polish Women Have Moderate Knowledge of Gestational Diabetes Mellitus and Breastfeeding Benefits

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  • Jolanta Lis-Kuberka

    (Department of Chemistry and Immunochemistry, Wroclaw Medical University, M. Skłodowskiej-Curie 48/50, 50-369 Wrocław, Poland)

  • Magdalena Orczyk-Pawiłowicz

    (Department of Chemistry and Immunochemistry, Wroclaw Medical University, M. Skłodowskiej-Curie 48/50, 50-369 Wrocław, Poland)

Abstract

Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is a multifaceted disease and is associated with complications for newborns and mothers. The aim of the study was to assess Polish women’s knowledge concerning GDM and their attitude to breastfeeding. As a research tool, an anonymous online survey that included 33 questions, grouped into three main sections—sociodemographic and obstetric variables, risk factors for GDM and neonatal adverse outcomes, and knowledge about breastfeeding—was used and administered online. A total of 410 women aged from 18 to 45 participated in this study. Based on the survey, it was demonstrated that the women had moderate knowledge concerning the maternal risk factors and adverse neonatal outcomes associated with GDM and, additionally, the short- and long-term effects of breastfeeding. Significantly deeper knowledge about GDM, including breastfeeding by GDM mothers, was observed among hyperglycemic mothers in comparison to normoglycemic mothers. However, knowledge concerning the health benefits of breastfeeding was not related to the mothers’ glycemic status. In conclusion, educational programs must include pre-pregnancy education of women and place emphasis on explaining the mechanism of development of GDM and the transformation of GDM to type 2 diabetes. This is crucial for changing the public’s perception of GDM as a temporary, reversible clinical entity.

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  • Jolanta Lis-Kuberka & Magdalena Orczyk-Pawiłowicz, 2021. "Polish Women Have Moderate Knowledge of Gestational Diabetes Mellitus and Breastfeeding Benefits," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 18(19), pages 1-25, October.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jijerp:v:18:y:2021:i:19:p:10409-:d:649269
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