LIVED EXPERIENCES ABOUT GESTATIONAL DIABETES MILETUS AMONG MULTIGRAVIDA FEMALES
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0023-06-12
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KINNAIRD COLLEGE PSYCHOLOGY DEPARTMENT
Abstract
Gestational Diabetes Mellitus (GDM) is one of the most common medical complication in
pregnancy. It occurs as a result of insulin resistance during pregnancy, causing the glucose
levels to spike, thus leading to pregnancy complications including harm to the unborn fetus
and the mother causing complications such as risk of birth trauma, excess fetal growth, and
hypertensive disorders. This current research aimed to uncover and explore the Lived
experiences of the multigravida females with GDM including the impact GDM has on Mental
Health. The research design is based upon Qualitative study, with use of Phenomenological
approach by Husserl. In-depth interview technique for collecting first hand data for the
current study is used. The research is descriptive and explanatory in nature. Five participants
were recruited through purposive sampling from different hospitals in Lahore. In-depth
interviews through phone call and face to face were conducted about their experiences and
journey of pregnancy with GDM. After the collection of data, the interviews were transcribed
and the data was analyzed through interpretative phenomenological analysis. The analysis
and interpretation of the results showed five main categories of concerns by the women
including: disrupted mental health, GDM management, facing challenges, network support
and spirituality. Disrupted mental health and management of GDM was significant of all the
themes revealed. In conclusion, the study will be beneficial for the multigravida females it is
necessary to teach them about their GDM management and ways to cope up with mental
health and challenges they face. This current study can be helpful in clinical settings as
screening for GDM should be essential in finding out the history of diabetes in the patient’s
family.