SynthesisReviews in endocrine & metabolic disorders2021
The experiences of pregnant women with gestational diabetes mellitus: a systematic review of qualitative evidence.
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35 citing papers in PubMed, 4 syntheses or guidelines pooled it.
- Women's perspectives to improve prenatal care for gestational diabetes: A systematic review and meta-aggregation of qualitative studies.Acta obstetricia et gynecologica Scandinavica · 2025Pooled it
- Prevalence and contributing factors of impaired awareness of hypoglycemia in patients with type 2 diabetes: a meta-analysis.Acta diabetologica · 2023Pooled it
- Effects of women with gestational diabetes mellitus related weight gain on pregnancy outcomes and its experiences in weight management programs: a mixed-methods systematic review.Frontiers in endocrinology · 2023Pooled it
- Association of thyroid disorders with gestational diabetes mellitus: a meta-analysis.Endocrine · 2021Pooled it
- Exploring CALD and Non-CALD Women's Behavioral and Dietary Responses to a Low-Intensity Intervention for Gestational Diabetes.Nutrients · 2025Trial
- Real-Time Continuous Glucose Monitoring in Pregnancies With Gestational Diabetes Mellitus: A Randomized Controlled Trial.Diabetes care · 2025Trial
- Impact of psychological intervention combined with 1-day outpatient care on emotional well-being, glycemic control, and pregnancy outcomes in women with gestational diabetes.International journal of gynaecology and obstetrics: the official organ of the International Federation of Gynaecology and Obstetrics · 2026Article
- Managing Gestational Diabetes Complexity with Continuous Glucose Monitoring: A Narrative Review.Diagnostics (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Review
- Health information needs of women with gestational diabetes mellitus: a qualitative study.Scientific reports · 2026Article
- Bridging the intention-behavior gap in physical activity among pregnant women with gestational diabetes mellitus: a qualitative study of self-control strategy use and dynamics.The international journal of behavioral nutrition and physical activity · 2026Article
- The role of social determinants of health in post-diagnosis gestational weight gain trajectories among women with gestational diabetes mellitus: a multicenter cohort using latent class linear mixed models.BMC public health · 2026Article
- Preconception Perceptions, Knowledge and Behaviours of Women With Gestational Diabetes Mellitus: A Qualitative Study.Health expectations : an international journal of public participation in health care and health policy · 2026Article
- Experiences and perceived determinants of healthcare-related time toxicity among women with gestational diabetes mellitus: a qualitative study.Frontiers in endocrinology · 2026Article
- Engagement with gestational diabetes self-management: a qualitative study from the UK.BMJ public health · 2026Article
- Precision Medicine and Shared Decision-Making to Advance Gestational Diabetes Management: Genetic, Metabolic, and Gut Microbiota Factors.Patient preference and adherence · 2026Review
- Mapping the health management journey of women with gestational diabetes mellitus: a qualitative study.BMC pregnancy and childbirth · 2025Article
- Influence of personality traits on self-efficacy and self-management in gestational diabetes: a cross-sectional study.BMC pregnancy and childbirth · 2025Article
- Gestational diabetes mellitus remains the risk factor for neonatal adverse outcomes in multiparous women.Frontiers in pediatrics · 2025Article
- Trajectories and Predictors of Physical Activity in Women with Gestational Diabetes Mellitus in Guangzhou, China: A Prospective Study.International journal of women's health · 2025Article
- Why patients' knowledge alone isn't enough: examining behavioral and attitudinal gaps in gestational diabetes management among Chinese women.Frontiers in public health · 2025Article
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Abstract
Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) can have serious adverse effects on pregnant women and their fetuses. The purpose of this systematic review is to explore responses from women diagnosed with GDM and to describe their real-life experiences with self-management during pregnancy. The review provides insight into the physical, psychological, and social experiences of women with GDM; exploring these factors can help identify the challenges of glucose control and may provide targeted care and interventions to improve maternal and child health. Twelve databases were included in the initial article search, which was conducted on February 27, 2019. Two independent reviewers used the JBI Critical Appraisal Checklist for Qualitative Research for methodological validity to assess articles for study inclusion. The final synthesized findings were graded according to the ConQual approach for establishing confidence. Ten studies (totaling 223 pregnant women with GDM), originating from 6 different countries, were included in the review. Of the 223 women, 171 had one pregnancy affected by GDM and 52 had two or more pregnancies affected by GDM. Based on the findings from these studies, three main themes emerged, which were synthesized from 10 separate categories and 46 individual findings: beliefs about illness and health; life-changing experiences and healthy expectations; and difficulties and needs. Both positive and negative experiences of pregnant women with GDM can be understood as a process of "continuous struggle and change". Understanding the experiences of women diagnosed with GDM can provide health care professionals with more knowledge of how women experience GDM and develop feasible interventions to reduce the risk of developing type II diabetes.PROSPERO registration number CRD42019132065.
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