Perspectives on the psychological and emotional burden of having gestational diabetes amongst low-income women in Cape Town, South Africa

Perspectives on the psychological and emotional burden of having gestational diabetes amongst low-income women in Cape Town, South Africa

Abstract Background The diagnosis of gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) may affect women’s mental wellbeing, functioning and quality of life, with potentially negative effects on treatment adherence. Identifying and addressing the psychological and emotional needs of women with GDM, could have bene...

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Main Authors: Lorrein Shamiso Muhwava, Katherine Murphy, Christina Zarowsky, Naomi Levitt
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-10-01
Series:BMC Women's Health
Subjects:
Gestational diabetes mellitus
Type 2 diabetes
Pregnancy
Mental health
Low-income
South Africa
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12905-020-01093-4

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