The Perspectives And Experiences Of Indigenous Women With Gestational Diabetes Mellitus: A Systematic Review And Meta-Synthesis Of Qualitative Research

Authors

  • Emily He McMaster University
  • Saud Haseeb McMaster University
  • Zoya Pirzada Western University
  • Kayla Dlugos University of Toronto
  • Preston Tse McMaster University
  • Sujane Kandasamy Brock University

Abstract

Indigenous women are at higher risk for developing gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM); however, there are no systematic reviews that primarily study the perspectives and experiences of Indigenous women with GDM (i.e. without comorbid disorders). Therefore, this study’s aim is to understand the barriers and facilitators to positive health outcomes among Indigenous women with GDM. To accomplish this goal, OVID (Medline) and CINAHL databases were searched. Searches were limited to four countries: Australia, Canada, New Zealand, and United States. 6 key themes were identified, including 3 barriers and 3 facilitators to positive health outcomes. This study recommends that healthcare providers incorporate positive communication, reciprocal exchange, family, community, and culturally relevant education into GDM treatment.

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2022-10-25

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He, E., Haseeb, S., Pirzada, Z., Dlugos, K., Tse, P., & Kandasamy, S. (2022). The Perspectives And Experiences Of Indigenous Women With Gestational Diabetes Mellitus: A Systematic Review And Meta-Synthesis Of Qualitative Research. Global Health: Annual Review, 1(7). Retrieved from https://journals.mcmaster.ca/ghar/article/view/3047

Issue

Vol. 1 No. 7 (2022): Global Health: Annual Review Issue 7

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Research Article

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