Factors associated with macrosomia, hypoglycaemia and low Apgar score among Fijian women with gestational diabetes mellitus

Factors associated with macrosomia, hypoglycaemia and low Apgar score among Fijian women with gestational diabetes mellitus

Abstract Background Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) in Fiji is a serious public health issue. However, there are no recent studies on GDM among pregnant women in Fiji. The aim of this study was to examine prevalence of, and sociodemographic factors associated with adverse neonatal outcomes among...

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Main Authors: Falahola Fuka, Uchechukwu L. Osuagwu, Kingsley Agho, Rajat Gyaneshwar, Swaran Naidu, James Fong, David Simmons
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-02-01
Series:BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth
Subjects:
Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM)
Pregnancy
Fiji
Pacific people
Hypoglycaemia
Macrosomia
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12884-020-2821-6

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