Publications by authors named "Elizabeth Lewis-Hills"
Article Synopsis
- Diabetes during pregnancy can cause health problems for both mothers and babies, especially in certain groups like Pacific and Maaori families.
- After giving birth, many mothers don't get enough extra support for their diabetes, so researchers want to find out what they need to help them and their families better.
- Through interviews with 19 parents, the study found that balancing professional care with personal needs, having culturally specific support, involving family, and recognizing the ongoing impact of diabetes on mental health are very important.
Aim: The aim of this study was to assess adherence to the 2014 Ministry of Health (MoH) screening guidelines for diabetes in pregnancy (DiP) by Māori and non-Māori in the Waikato region.
Methods: Clinical records were reviewed for women without known diabetes before pregnancy who delivered in hospitals or community birth centres in the Waikato region during June-August 2017. Screening rates for DiP were assessed using HbA1c, glucose challenge and/or glucose tolerance tests.