Publications by authors named "Alex Ibolinga Ernest"
BMJ Nutr Prev Health
March 2021
Article Synopsis
- Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is on the rise globally, with around 18.4 million pregnancies affected, yet screening for it isn't standard in Tanzania, highlighting a gap in healthcare services.
- A study in the Dodoma region involved 582 pregnant women to assess the prevalence and risk factors for GDM; they found a 27.5% diagnosis rate, with higher prevalence in urban areas and amongst certain demographic groups.
- Key predictors of GDM included older maternal age, pre-eclampsia, low physical activity, lack of awareness, alcohol consumption, and a family history of diabetes, indicating a significant public health concern.
