Gestational diabetes mellitus and quality of life during the third trimester of pregnancy.
Title | Gestational diabetes mellitus and quality of life during the third trimester of pregnancy. |
Publication Type | Journal Article |
Year of Publication | 2019 |
Authors | Pantzartzis, K. A., Manolopoulos P. P., Paschou S. A., Kazakos K., Kotsa K., & Goulis D. G. |
Journal | Qual Life Res |
Volume | 28 |
Issue | 5 |
Pagination | 1349-1354 |
Date Published | 2019 May |
ISSN | 1573-2649 |
Keywords | Adult, Case-Control Studies, Diabetes, Gestational, Female, Greece, Humans, Pregnancy, Pregnancy Complications, Pregnancy Trimester, Third, Pregnant Women, Quality of Life, Surveys and Questionnaires |
Abstract | PURPOSE: The primary aim of this study was to investigate the effect of gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) on the quality of life (QoL) of pregnant women during the third trimester of pregnancy. The secondary aim was to compare the QoL of pregnant women with GDM according to their therapeutic approach. This is the first study of this kind conducted in Greece. |
DOI | 10.1007/s11136-018-2090-2 |
Alternate Journal | Qual Life Res |
PubMed ID | 30600493 |