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0245/2013 - Experiences, perceptions and self-management of gestational diabetes in a group of overweight multiparous women
Experiencia y percepciones de la diabetes gestacional y su automanejo en un grupo de mujeres multíparas con sobrepeso

Author:

• Mayra Lilia Chávez Courtois - Chávez-Courtois, M. - Distrito Federal, Outro País/Another Country - Instituto Nacional de Perinatología - <courml@yahoo.com.mx>

Co-author(s):

• Otilia Perichart Perera - Perichart, O. - Instituto Nacional de Perinatología - <o.perichart@inper.mx>
• Bernarda Sánchez Jimenez - Sánchez, B. - Instituto Nacional de Perinatología - <emiberna20@yahoo.com.mx>
• Georgina Sánchez Miranda - Sánchez, G. - Instituto Nacional de Perinatología - <geosanmi@hotmail.com>
• Irma Romero Pérez - Romero, I. - Instituto Nacional de Perinatología - <armi_rpi@yahoo.com.mx>
• Chelsea Graham - Graham, Ch. - Simmons College, Boston - <chelsea.e.graham@gmail.com>

Thematic Area:

Alimentação, Nutrição e Saúde

Abstract:

Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is a public health problem in Mexico and diet therapy is the main treatment. Self-management abilities (diet, exercise) are needed to control the disease. Five women with GDM were studied to assess GDM risk perception and experiences related with self-management practices. Sociodemographic data was obtained and in depth interviews were done, that were analyzed with the Atlas ti V.5 software. The results demonstrated that women were conscious about the role of diet and physical activity in improving GDM control, and about the perinatal risks associated with the disease. Adherence to diet recommendations was partial, but gradual and positive lifestyle changes were observed. Emotionally, perception about having GDM was a key factor for following the diet. In conclusion, the medical and dietary treatment influences the cultural food behavior in women with GDM. Health professionals should consider sociocultural determinants when designing and implementing treatment strategies to modify behaviors in women with GDM.

Keywords:

gestational diabetes mellitus food behavior sociocultural determinants perception self-management

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Chávez-Courtois, M., Perichart, O., Sánchez, B., Sánchez, G., Romero, I., Graham, Ch.. Experiences, perceptions and self-management of gestational diabetes in a group of overweight multiparous women. Cien Saude Colet [periódico na internet] (2013/Jun). [Citado em 21/01/2025]. Está disponível em: http://cienciaesaudecoletiva.com.br/en/articles/experiences-perceptions-and-selfmanagement-of-gestational-diabetes-in-a-group-of-overweight-multiparous-women/13139?id=13139



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