Knowledge of gestational diabetes mellitus among pregnant women at TAY Nguyen university hospital

Abstract

This study assessed the knowledge of pregnant women regarding gestational diabetes at Tay Nguyen University Hospital, emphasizing the critical role of prenatal care in obstetric clinical practice. Enhancing this knowledge is essential for improving prenatal care quality. A cross-sectional study was conducted with 107 pregnant women who voluntarily participated, using a survey questionnaire adapted and supplemented for suitability by Nguyen Thi Thuy Linh et al. (2022) for data collection. The results showed that the proportion of pregnant women with correct knowledge about gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) was 36.5%. The study emphasizes the urgent need to enhance education on gestational diabetes mellitus for pregnant women in order to bridge the knowledge gap and improve their competence in this critical area.