Policies and clinical practices relating to the management of gestational diabetes mellitus in the public health sector, South Africa – a qualitative study

Policies and clinical practices relating to the management of gestational diabetes mellitus in the public health sector, South Africa – a qualitative study

Abstract Background Women with a prior gestational diabetes have an increased lifetime risk of developing type 2 diabetes. Although post-partum follow-up for GDM women is essential to prevent progression to type 2 diabetes, it is poorly attended. The need for health systems interventions to support...

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Main Authors: Lorrein Shamiso Muhwava, Katherine Murphy, Christina Zarowsky, Naomi Levitt
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-05-01
Series:BMC Health Services Research
Subjects:
Gestational diabetes
Type 2 diabetes
Health services
Health system
Policy
South Africa
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12913-018-3175-x

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