A Study To Assess the Knowledge and Self-Care Practices on Gestational Diabetes MELLITUS Among Antenatal Women

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JISHY CARMAL P.N
SHEBA JAMES
PRITHIKA.P
AJITH KUMAR.M
SURYA.V
RADHA KRISHNAN.R

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Abstract
Gestational Diabetes Mellitus is a public health concern and one of the causes of maternal and fetal mortality and morbidity.
Gestational diabetes is one of the most common health issue that can occur during pregnancy.it happens when the mother is
first diagnosed with diabetes during the pregnancy. The minimizing factors for gestational diabetes are adequate knowledge
about the condition for early detection and treatment; healthy practices on diet and physical activeness. Awareness of the
condition among antenatal women will translate into adoption of a healthy lifestyle, better health-seeking pattern, better selfcare
practice, which prevent acute complications and reduce the risk of long-term complications and promote pregnancy
outcome.

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A Study To Assess the Knowledge and Self-Care Practices on Gestational Diabetes MELLITUS Among Antenatal Women. (2023). International Journal of Nursing Care, 11(2), 2-4. https://doi.org/10.37506/ijonc.v11i2.19323
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JISHY CARMAL P.N

STUDENT,  CHETTINAD COLLEGE OF NURSING

SHEBA JAMES

MSC NURSING, CHETTINAD COLLEGE OF NURSING

PRITHIKA.P

STUDENT,  CHETTINAD COLLEGE OF NURSING

AJITH KUMAR.M

STUDENT, CHETTINAD COLLEGE OF NURSING

SURYA.V

STUDENT, CHETTINAD COLLEGE OF NURSING

RADHA KRISHNAN.R

STUDENT, CHETTINAD COLLEGE OF NURSING

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A Study To Assess the Knowledge and Self-Care Practices on Gestational Diabetes MELLITUS Among Antenatal Women. (2023). International Journal of Nursing Care, 11(2), 2-4. https://doi.org/10.37506/ijonc.v11i2.19323