Abstract

CAIAFA, Jessy; RODRIGUEZ, Zaida; CARRIZALES, Maria Elena  and  HERRERA, Mercedes. Epidemiological characterization of gestational diabetes in aragua state, venezuela. 2000-2007. Comunidad y Salud [online]. 2010, vol.8, n.2, pp.14-24. ISSN 1690-3293.

Gestational Diabetes, defined as diabetes mellitus detected during pregnancy, occurs in approximately 1%-14% of all pregnancies and in some countries is considered the most common medical complication of pregnancy. The goal of the study was to characterize the risk factors for the onset of gestational diabetes, such as age, obesity, dyslipidemia, family history of diabetes, personal history of hypertension, and lifestyle. The study performed was a non-experimental descriptive field study. Seventyone medical histories of patients diagnosed with gestational diabetes were reviewed during the years: 2001-2007. The results showed a prevalence of gestational diabetes for the State of Aragua of 0,78 %, geographical distribution was mainly in the municipalities of Girardot, Zamora and Mario Briceño Iragorry. Characterization findings were: urban residents, age over 25 years, family history of diabetes mellitus in first-degree relatives, homemakers, single women, secondary-school level of education. The most frequent complications were: urinary tract infections, pregnancy induced hypertension and threat of preterm delivery. Patients studied had abdominal deliveries and no maternal mortality was reported. Recommendations include performing additional epidemiological studies, developing and implementing a gestational diabetes program for managing patients, thereby promoting the integration of an interdisciplinary team for the State of Aragua

Keywords : Gestational diabetes; Characterization; Risk Factors.

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