Frequency and Factors Associated with Hyperglycaemia First Detected during Pregnancy at Itojo General Hospital, South Western Uganda: A Cross-Sectional Study.

Frank KiizaDaniel KayibandaPidson TumushabeLeticia KyohairweRaymond AtwineRogers KajabwanguRitah Kiconco

Published in: Journal of diabetes research (2020)

Our study reports new epidemiological information about the frequency and risk factors of hyperglycaemia in pregnancy from a selected Ugandan population. Our findings suggest an introduction of hyperglycaemia screening in the routine antenatal care package for proper maternal and neonatal health outcomes.

Keyphrases

risk factors
healthcare
preterm birth
pregnancy outcomes
pregnant women
palliative care
adverse drug
physical activity
clinical practice
emergency department
birth weight
pain management
body mass index
social media
drug induced