• PREVALENCE OF GESTATIONAL DIABETES AMONG PREGNANT WOMEN ATTENDING ANTENATAL CARE


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    • ABSRACT - [ Total Page(s): 1 ]Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is defined as glucose intolerance of variable severity, with onset or first recognition during pregnancy. GDM is associated with increased risk of poor outcomes for the pregnancy and is a risk factor for subsequent diabetes later in life. It is important to determine the prevalence and risk factors for GDM in our centre as this may influence policy formulation regarding screening and diagnosis of the clinical condition. To ascertain the prevalence, pattern of glucose tolerance and risk factors for GDM among pregnant women attending antenatal clinic in Jos Un ... Continue Reading

         

      TABLE OF CONTENTS - [ Total Page(s): 1 ]Table of ContentAbstractChapter One: Introduction1.1 Background of the Study1.2 Statement of the Problem1.3 Objective of the Study1.4 Research Questions1.5 Research Hypothesis1.6 Significance of the Study1.7 Scope of the Study1.8 Limitation of the Study1.9 Definition of Terms1.10 Organization of the StudyChapter Two: Review of Literature2.1 Conceptual Framework2.2 Theoretical Framework2.3 Empirical ReviewChapter Three: Research Methodology3.1 Introduction3.2 Study Area 3.3 Subjects Selection3.4 Study Design3.5 Estimation Of Sample Size3.6 Inclusion Criteria3.7 Exclusion Criteria3.8 Pilot Stud ... Continue Reading

         

      CHAPTER ONE - [ Total Page(s): 1 ]1.1 Background Of The StudyDiabetes mellitus is the commonest metabolic /endocrine disorder in pregnancy and is associated with increased maternal and perinatal morbidity and mortality especially when inadequately controlled 6,7,8. Other metabolic/endocrine disorders include thyroid conditions (Graves? disease and hypothyroidism), adrenal disorders (Cushing?s syndrome and Conn?s syndrome) and hyperparathyroidism. Diabetes mellitus in pregnancy which is either pre-gestational or gestational, is a heterogeneous group of condition with a common metabolic characteristic of hyperglycaemia 9,10.Gest ... Continue Reading