TY  - JOUR
AB  - Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is glucose intolerance first recognized during pregnancy and is associated with short- and long-term adverse outcomes for both mother and child. Knowledge about GDM influences screening uptake, self-management, and postpartum follow-up. This study assessed prevalence indicators of GDM and evaluated knowledge regarding GDM among antenatal clinic attendees at District General Hospital (DGH), Kilinochchi. A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted among 423 pregnant women. Data were collected using a structured questionnaire and recorded plasma glucose readings. Descriptive statistics were used. Fasting plasma glucose >95 mg/dL was observed in 35% of participants and 2-hour plasma glucose >140 mg/dL in 68%. Only 33% had ever heard of GDM, and family was the main source of information. Knowledge about screening, risk factors, complications, postpartum testing, and long-term child outcomes was generally poor. The findings highlight the need for structured antenatal education and strengthened health-worker counselling to improve GDM awareness and management in this setting.
AU  - Sangeetha M
AU  - Kularatna YMSY
AU  - Jayasundara PGCM
AU  - Sureshkumar K
DA  - 2025/10//
IS  - 4
PY  - 2025
TI  - Prevalence and Knowledge of Gestational Diabetes Mellitus Among Antenatal Clinic Attendees at DGH Kilinochchi
T2  - Journal of Health Academics
UR  - https://joharesearch.com/Articles/HTML/article.php?id=3
VL  - 7
ER  -