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ArticleJournal of public health in Africa2025

Follow-up and risk factors of pregnant women with gestational diabetes in Morocco.

Rachida Boutiti, Hicham Gougueni, Youssef Bouchriti, Abderrahman Arechkik, Safiya Mahlaq, Hayat Iziki, Amina Barkat

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7 authors.

Rachida BoutitiHealth and Nutrition of the Mother and Child Couple Research Team, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, Mohamed V. University, Rabat, Morocco.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0006-9980-5862
Hicham GougueniDepartment of Geosciences, Environment and Geomatics Laboratory, Faculty of Sciences, University of Ibn Zohr, Agadir, Morocco.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5340-7566
Youssef BouchritiDepartment of Geosciences, Environment and Geomatics Laboratory, Faculty of Sciences, University of Ibn Zohr, Agadir, Morocco.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8566-1451
Abderrahman ArechkikDepartment of Nursing Care, High Institute of Nursing Professions and Health Techniques, Agadir, Morocco.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0009-9847-5971
Safiya MahlaqLaboratory of Biostatistics, Clinical Research and Epidemiology (LBRCE), Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, Mohamed V. University, Rabat, Morocco.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8335-0721
Hayat IzikiHealth and Nutrition of the Mother and Child Couple Research Team, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, Mohamed V. University, Rabat, Morocco.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2798-7672
Amina BarkatHealth and Nutrition of the Mother and Child Couple Research Team, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, Mohamed V. University, Rabat, Morocco.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5724-2751

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Background: Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) represents a significant global public health challenge, posing substantial risks to both maternal and foetal health. Aim: This study analysed risk factors, follow-up, management approaches and obstetric complications in pregnant women with GDM. Setting: This study was conducted in Southern Morocco. Methods: This multicentre retrospective cross-sectional study analysed 297 patient files ( Results: Gestational diabetes mellitus screening was inconsistent: only 17% (95% confidence interval [CI]: 11.5% - 25.6%) of women were screened before 24 weeks of amenorrhea, and 38% (95% CI: 29.8% - 47.5%) between 24 weeks and 28 weeks. The oral glucose tolerance test 75 g was not used. Gestational diabetes mellitus was significantly associated with caesarean delivery (OR = 2.52; 95% CI: 1.29-4.92; Conclusion: Preventing maternal complications from GDM relies on raising women's awareness about the importance of screening and monitoring during pregnancy in Southern Morocco. Contribution: This study highlights the necessity of strengthening GDM screening and targeted management strategies for at-risk pregnant women in Morocco, particularly in the southern region.

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complicationsgestational diabetes mellitusmanagementpregnant womenrisk factors

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PMID40937115
PMCPMC12421584

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