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Gerda Trutnovsky1, Thomas Panzitt, Eva Magnet
1Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Medical University of Graz, Graz, Austria. gerda.trutnovsky@medunigraz.at
Objective:
The aim of this observational cohort study was to explore concerns, mood state, quality of life (QoL) and treatment satisfaction of women treated for gestational diabetes (GDM).
Methods:
Twenty-seven diet-treated and 18 insulin-treated women participated in a semi-structured interview and completed a series of three different questionnaires.
Results:
Qualitative analysis identified "the baby's health" as dominant concern, but also as main motivational treatment factor. Treatment satisfaction was generally high and further increased, whereas QoL and mood state significantly dropped over time.
Conclusions:
Acknowledgment of women's concerns and precise information may improve treatment compliance and outcome.
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