Perception of the risk of developing type 2 diabetes among women with gestational diabetes

Mouna Elleuch; Younes Derbel; Hamdi Frikha; Salah Dhoha Ben; Kouloud Boujelben; Fatma Mnif; Mouna Mnif; Nadia Charfi; Kacem Akid Faten Haj; Mohamed Abid; Majdoub Nabila Rekik

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Endocrine Abstracts (2024) 99 EP836 | DOI: 10.1530/endoabs.99.EP836

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Perception of the risk of developing type 2 diabetes among women with gestational diabetes

Mouna Elleuch , Younes Derbel , Hamdi Frikha , Dhoha Ben Salah , Kouloud Boujelben , Fatma Mnif , Mouna Mnif , Nadia Charfi , Faten Haj Kacem Akid , Mohamed Abid & Nabila Rekik Majdoub

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Hedi Chaker University Hospital, Endocrinology

Introduction: Gestational diabetes poses a significant public health challenge in Tunisia and various regions globally, affecting approximately 1 in 6 pregnant women. While it typically resolves post-delivery, about 20% of individuals with gestational diabetes (GD) develop Type 2 Diabetes (T2D) within five to ten years thereafter. Recognizing this heightened risk is crucial for prompt adoption of preventive measures. This study aimed to evaluate the perception of the risk of developing T2D among women with GD.

Methods: A cross-sectional study conducted at the Obstetric Gynecology Department at Hedi Chaker Hospital in Sfax. We assessed socio-demographic characteristics, educational backgrounds, and familial history of diabetes among participants. Health risk perception was measured using the RPS-DD instrument.

Results: The study included 130 patients with GD. Results revealed that the majority of participants were aged over 30, possessed a high school education (36%), and half reported one or more family members with a history of diabetes. The majority of patients (59,7%) were at their third pregnancy. The findings indicated that the perception of future health risk was moderate (mean score 2,4/4). Specifically, the perception of developing Type 2 diabetes over the next ten years subsequent to gestational diabetes was relatively average; notably, 49% perceived virtually no risk of developing diabetes in this timeframe. Additionally, patients showed an average perception of the impact of lifestyle measures on the subsequent risk of developing TD2 (5,5/11 on RPS-DD scale).

Conclusion: In this study, women with gestational diabetes exhibited an average perception and knowledge of the risk to their future health. Consequently, enhancing health risk perception is essential for promoting preventive measures among individuals with gestational diabetes.