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Prevalence, Risk Factors, and Fetomaternal Outcomes of Gestational Diabetes Mellitus in Kuwait: A Cross-Sectional Study

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Groof, Zainab, Garashi, Ghadeer, Husain, Hamid, Owayed, Shaikhah, AlBader, Shaima, Mouhsen, Hawra’a, Mohammad, Anwar, Ziyab, Ali H.·2019·Journal of Diabetes Research
DOI 10.1155/2019/9136250PMC PMC6421795
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Objective. Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is a growing global public health problem that can have short- and long-term health consequences for the mother and the child. Despite its criticalness, many countries still do not have the epidemiological data which could guide them in responding to the problem. Due to the lack of knowledge on GDM and the fact that diabetes and obesity are high in Kuwait, this study sought to estimate the prevalence of GDM and determine its risk factors and outcomes. Methods. This cross-sectional study enrolled 947 mothers living in Kuwait, who had given birth within the previous four years. Participants were recruited from primary health care clinics and public hospitals. GDM status was self-reported by the mother. Associations between exposures and outcomes were evaluated using logistic regression, and adjusted odds ratios (aORs) and 95% confidence intervals (CIs) were estimated. Results. Of the 868 mothers with no prior history of diabetes mellitus, 109 (12.6%, 95% CI: 10.4, 14.8) reported having been given a GDM diagnosis during their last pregnancy. The prevalence of GDM increased with maternal age and prepregnancy body mass index. GDM was positively associated with caesarean section delivery (aOR=1.76, 95% CI: 1.17, 2.66) and fetal macrosomia (aOR=2.36, 95% CI: 1.14, 4.89). Conclusion. GDM is prevalent in Kuwait and is associated with poor maternal, fetal, and neonatal outcomes. To date, GDM has received little attention, and there is a need for more research to identify and respond to individual and public health implications of GDM in Kuwait.

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Authors
Groof, Z., Garashi, G., Husain, H., Owayed, S., AlBader, S., Mouhsen, H., Mohammad, A., & Ziyab, A. H.
Affiliations
  • Kuwait University (KW)
  • Dasman Diabetes Institute (KW)
Corresponding author
Ziyab, Ali H.
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Venue
Journal of Diabetes Research
Publisher
Wiley
Published
2019-03-03
Volume
2019
Pages
1-7
ISSN
  • 2314-6745 (ISSN-L)
  • 2314-6753
DOI
10.1155/2019/9136250
PMC
PMC6421795
OpenAlex
W2920708523
Cited by
45
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6
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7.34
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Language
en
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  • Journal of Diabetes Research (publishedVersion, cc-by)
  • Europe PMC (PubMed Central) (publishedVersion, cc-by)
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  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
  • DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals) (submittedVersion, cc-by-sa)
Topics
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Obstetrics and Gynecology › Gestational Diabetes Research and Management
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism › Diabetes, Cardiovascular Risks, and Lipoproteins
  • Health Sciences › Health Professions › General Health Professions › Maternal and Neonatal Healthcare
Keywords
gestational diabetes mellitus, prevalence, risk factors, maternal and fetal outcomes, cesarean section, macrosomia, maternal age, pre-pregnancy body mass index, Kuwait
MeSH terms
Adult, Birth Weight, Cesarean Section, Cross-Sectional Studies, Female, Fetal Macrosomia, Humans, Kuwait, Mothers, Pregnancy, Pregnancy Outcome, Regression Analysis, Research Design, Risk Factors, Body Mass Index, Prevalence, Odds Ratio, Diabetes, Gestational, Young Adult

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