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Title: Midwives' knowledge on gestational diabetes mellitus
Authors: Muscat, Rose Marie
Keywords: Diabetes in pregnancy -- Malta
Midwives -- Malta
Pregnancy -- Malta
Issue Date: 2004
Citation: Muscat, R. M. (2004). Midwives' knowledge on gestational diabetes mellitus (Bachelor's dissertation).
Abstract: Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is the most common type of diabetes that complicates pregnancies in the Maltese Islands (Savona-Ventura et al 1997). Hence, midwives as well as nurses have a crucial role in the interdisciplinary team as health promoters. The aim of this descriptive survey was to gain an understanding of midwives' knowledge on GDM. Both quantitative and qualitative data were obtained through the use of a questionnaire distributed to a convenience sample of midwives (n = 27) working in the maternity units of the general hospitals in Malta and in Gozo. The response rate was 93%. Although all questionnaires were returned, two (2) questionnaires were given back totally blank. Hence, the findings of the present study are based on 25 respondents. Findings suggest that knowledge amongst midwives regarding GDM varies, being high in certain areas such as basic glucose metabolism, and lower in others, such as screening criteria. There was uncertainty about a local set of written guidelines on the management of diabetes in pregnancy (Savona-Ventura 2000). Midwives viewed health education to mothers with GDM as an essential part of their role. Moreover, midwives acknowledged the need to update their knowledge on GDM. The main limitation of this study pertains to the small size of the sample which was conveniently selected. As an outcome of this study, recommendations for both education and further research are presented.
Description: B.SC.(HONS)NURSING
URI: https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/64334
Appears in Collections:Dissertations - FacHSc - 2004
Dissertations - FacHScNur - 2004

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