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Is Gestational Diabetes Mellitus an Important Contributor to Metabolic Disorders in Trinidad and Tobago?
Joint Authors
Jarvis, J.
Mungrue, K.
Clapperton, M.
Source
Obstetrics and Gynecology International
Issue
Vol. 2009, Issue 2009 (31 Dec. 2009), pp.1-6, 6 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2009-05-11
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
6
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Objective.
To investigate the incidence of Gestational Diabetes Mellitus at the Mt.
Hope Women's Hospital and to describe its epidemiological pattern.
Design.
A retrospective observational study (Jan 2005 to Dec 2007).
Setting.
A teaching hospital of The University of the West Indies.
Population/Sample.
Pregnant women who gave birth.
Methods.
A sample size of 720.
The variables analyzed were: age, ethnicity, BMI of mother, family history of diabetes; history of GDM, obstetric history, birth weight and APGAR score of infant.
Main Outcome Measures.
(1) Incidence of cases of GDM.
(2) Impact of the measured variable.
Chi-squares, odds ratios and logistic regression were performed.
Results.
The incidence of GDM was 4.31% (95% C.I.
2.31%, 6.31%).
The proportion of GDM patients for the years 2005, 2006, and 2007 were 1.67%, 4.58%, and 6.67%, respectively.
Age, Obesity Ethnicity, Family history of diabetes and a history of GDM were determined risk factors.
Associations between GDM and (1) Mode of Delivery and (2) APGAR score of the baby were found.
Discussion & Conclusion.
There was an apparent increase in the incidence of GDM.
Additional studies should be conducted to measure the occurrence of GDM in Trinidad and Tobago.
Efforts to promote public awareness and a healthy lifestyle should be made to reverse this trend.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Clapperton, M.& Jarvis, J.& Mungrue, K.. 2009. Is Gestational Diabetes Mellitus an Important Contributor to Metabolic Disorders in Trinidad and Tobago?. Obstetrics and Gynecology International،Vol. 2009, no. 2009, pp.1-6.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Clapperton, M.…[et al.]. Is Gestational Diabetes Mellitus an Important Contributor to Metabolic Disorders in Trinidad and Tobago?. Obstetrics and Gynecology International No. 2009 (2009), pp.1-6.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Clapperton, M.& Jarvis, J.& Mungrue, K.. Is Gestational Diabetes Mellitus an Important Contributor to Metabolic Disorders in Trinidad and Tobago?. Obstetrics and Gynecology International. 2009. Vol. 2009, no. 2009, pp.1-6.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-460645
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-460645