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ArticleThe Australian & New Zealand journal of obstetrics & gynaecology2026

Healthcare for People With Diabetes in Pregnancy: A National Survey Comparing Metropolitan and Rural Care Delivery in Australia.

Ellen Payne, Susan Heaney, Clare Collins, Megan Rollo, Leanne J Brown

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Article in The Australian & New Zealand journal of obstetrics & gynaecology, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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Ellen PayneUniversity of Newcastle Department of Rural Health, College of Health, Medicine and Wellbeing, University of Newcastle, Tamworth, New South Wales, Australia.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8491-7198
Susan HeaneyUniversity of Newcastle Department of Rural Health, College of Health, Medicine and Wellbeing, University of Newcastle, Port Macquarie, New South Wales, Australia.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8206-4080
Clare CollinsNutrition and Dietetics, School of Health Sciences, College of Health, Medicine and Wellbeing, The University of Newcastle, Callaghan, New South Wales, Australia.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3298-756X
Megan RolloSchool of Population Health, Faculty of Health Sciences, Curtin University, Bentley, Western Australia, Australia.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1303-2063
Leanne J BrownUniversity of Newcastle Department of Rural Health, College of Health, Medicine and Wellbeing, University of Newcastle, Tamworth, New South Wales, Australia.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4340-2320

Funding

National Health and Medical Research CouncilNHMRC Research Leader Fellowship L3, APP2009340University of Newcastle RTP Scholarship
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Abstract

backgroundManagement of diabetes in pregnancy requires input from multiple health professionals throughout the course of an individual's pregnancy. Implementing healthcare delivery that suits the local context of a metropolitan or rural region may contribute to improvements in care delivery and pregnancy and birthing outcomes.

aimsTo compare healthcare delivery for people with diabetes in pregnancy in metropolitan and rural areas of Australia. MATERIALS AND

methodsA cross-sectional survey was conducted, with questions focused on healthcare delivery for women with diabetes in pregnancy, including the multidisciplinary care provided. Data were collected via a nationwide survey of health professionals currently involved in the healthcare management of people with diabetes in pregnancy in Australia. Survey data were analysed using descriptive and inferential statistics.

resultsThe main aspects of healthcare delivery were similar between metropolitan and rural respondents. The proportion of health professionals offering face-to-face services was greater in rural areas (n = 38, 100%) compared to metropolitan (n = 34, 71%). Rural respondents (21%) reported they were collocated with an endocrinologist and 48% with an obstetrician. This was compared to 71% of metropolitan respondents reporting being collocated with an endocrinologist, and 63% with an obstetrician.

conclusionsThis research offers direction as to potential considerations when planning and implementing models of care in rural areas. Additional research confirming the priorities within the rural context is needed to support the development of optimal care delivery for pregnant people with diabetes living in rural regions.

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Diabetes, GestationalPregnancy in DiabeticsRural Health ServicesUrban Health ServicesAdultAustraliaCross-Sectional StudiesFemaleHealth Care SurveysHumansObstetriciansPregnancydelivery of health caregestational diabeteshealth personnelpregnancy in diabeticsrural health

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PMCPMC13015180

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