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Biological and sociocultural determinants of increased blood pressure among women with a history of gestational diabetes mellitus in rural China: a retrospective cohort study.

Jia GuoWencong LvShan JiangYujia TangQing LongJundi YangJames Allen WileyMonica Parry
Published in: BMJ open (2022)
One in five rural Chinese postpartum women with a history of GDM were found to have increased blood pressure. Biological and sociocultural factors were associated with increased postpartum blood pressure; women with lower general self-efficacy were more likely to have increased blood pressure. Disseminating knowledge about the high risk of developing increased blood pressure among women with prior GDM in rural China is indicated. Diabetes prevention programmes could consider adding general self-efficacy promotion strategies in this population.
Keyphrases
  • blood pressure
  • hypertensive patients
  • heart rate
  • south africa
  • type diabetes
  • healthcare
  • blood glucose
  • pregnant women
  • metabolic syndrome
  • pregnancy outcomes