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ArticleInternational journal of methods in psychiatric research2025

The Psychosocial and Healthcare Utilisation Experiences of Women With Gestational Diabetes Mellitus From Diagnosis to 12 Months Postnatal: A Protocol for a Qualitative, Longitudinal Interview Study.

Madeleine Benton, Elana Payne, Nabiha Waheed, Katrina Turner, Helen R Murphy, Helen Skouteris, Khalida Ismail, Sergio A Silverio

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  1. 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 · 2026
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Madeleine BentonDepartment of Psychological Medicine, Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience, King's College London, London, UK.ORCID 0000-0002-0779-6334
Elana PayneDepartment of Psychological Medicine, Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience, King's College London, London, UK.ORCID 0009-0001-6214-6641
Nabiha WaheedDepartment of Psychological Medicine, Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience, King's College London, London, UK.
Katrina TurnerPopulation Health Sciences, Bristol Medical School, University of Bristol, Bristol, UK.
Helen R MurphyNorwich Medical School, University of East Anglia, Norwich, UK.
Helen SkouterisSchool of Public Health and Preventive Medicine, Monash University, Melbourne, Australia.ORCID 0000-0001-9959-5750
Khalida IsmailDepartment of Psychological Medicine, Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience, King's College London, London, UK.
Sergio A SilverioDepartment of Women & Children's Health, School of Life Course & Population Sciences, London, UK.

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National Institute for Health and Care Research NIHR304430
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

objectivesGestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) affects a significant and growing proportion of women each year. We know little about how their needs and experiences change over the perinatal period. This study aims to explore the psychosocial and healthcare experiences of women with a GDM diagnosis from pregnancy to 12-month postnatal.

methodsThis is a qualitative, longitudinal study comprising of individual interviews with women diagnosed with GDM who live in the UK at three time points: 35-weeks' gestation; 3-months postnatal; 12-months postnatal. Data will be analysed using template analysis. Comparisons will be made both between participants and timepoints to allow for biographical and temporal interpretations.

resultsThis study will provide in-depth insights into women's lived-experiences, psychosocial needs, and interactions with healthcare services. Particular attention will be given to the transition between antenatal and postnatal periods.

conclusionStudy findings will support the co-development of a tailored mother-infant dyad intervention grounded in women's needs and preferences across the perinatal period, aimed at improving long-term health outcomes for women and their children with a focus on diabetes prevention.

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Diabetes, GestationalPatient Acceptance of Health CareAdultFemaleHumansLongitudinal StudiesPregnancyQualitative Researchgestational diabetes mellitusperinatal healthpregnancyqualitative longitudinal

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PMCPMC12426312

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