Iranian journal of nursing and midwifery research
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Iran J Nurs Midwifery Res · Feb 2014
Compliance with treatment regimen in women with gestational diabetes: Living with fear.
Gestational diabetes mellitus is a prevalent pregnancy complication that seriously endangers mothers' and babies' health. The aim of this study was to explore factors affecting treatment compliance among women with gestational diabetes mellitus. ⋯ Holistic education of families on gestational diabetes, training specialist diabetes nurses, and referral to public health centers and diabetes clinics could increase treatment compliance. These findings could serve patients and the healthcare system in general, if considered by healthcare officials and policy makers. Furthermore, providing outpatient services, considering cultural dietary conventions when recommending diets, and alleviating the stigma associated with diabetes through mass media could also promote treatment compliance.