Assessment Of Knowledge Regarding Risk Of Gestational Diabetes  Mellitus Among Anc Mothers Attending Anc Clinics At Selected Hospitals.

Ms. Archana Teltumbde

Volume : VI, Issue : VII, July - 2017

Assessment Of Knowledge Regarding Risk Of Gestational Diabetes Mellitus Among Anc Mothers Attending Anc Clinics At Selected Hospitals.

Ms. Archana Teltumbde

Abstract :

Background: Gestational diabetes mellitus the most common medical complication of pregnancy, is defined as carbohydrate intolerance of variable degree, with an onset or first recognition occurring during pregnancy.¹ GDM is associated with both maternal and neonatal complication¹.It happens when the hormones made by the placenta during pregnancy make it harder for insulin to work. Insulin is a hormone that helps process food and keeps blood glucose level stable. Can not enough insulin in the blood the glucose levels will rise. High blood glucose levels can cause the risk of fetal macrosomia. Neonatal hypoglycemia, jaundice, polycythemia, and hypocalcemia and women with gestational diabetes exhibit no symptoms but some women may demonstrate increased thirst, increased urination, fatigue, nausea and vomiting, bladder infection, yeast infections and blurred vision.²1.Objectives of the study: To assess the knowledge of ANC mother regarding risk of gestational diabetes mellitus.2.To find the association between knowledge regarding risk of gestational diabetes mellitus among ANC mothers with their selected demographic variables.Materials and Methods: 100 samples were selected from ANC Clinic in selected hospitals of Maharashtra by Non probability convenient sampling technique. Research Design descriptive survey was used.Result: 22% of ANC mothers had poor, 71% had average and only 7% of them had good level of knowledge score. Mean knowledge score of ANC mothers was 7.12 � 2.38 with percentage of knowledge score was 35.60�11.91. Education and gravida were found to be associated with knowledge of antenatal mothers. none of the other variable were found significantly related with the knowledge of antenatal mothers. Conclusion-. Gestational diabetes mellitus the most common medical complication of pregnancy, The main aim of the study was Asses the Knowledge Regarding Risk Of Gestational Diabetes Mellitus Among antenatal Mothers . where there are vulnerable groups and underprivileged populations.and they have needs intervention through educational programme and handouts.