Prioritizing the Psychosocial Support Needs of Mothers with Gestational Diabetes: A Delphi Study

Author:

Javadifar Nahid1,Siahkal Shahla Faal2,Najafian Mahin3,Iravani Mina4,Zakerkish Mehrnoosh5,Heshmati Rasoul6

Affiliation:

1. Reproductive Health Promotion Research Center, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran

2. Department of Midwifery, Marand Branch, Islamic Azad University, Marand, Iran

3. Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, School of Medicine, Fertility, Infertility and Perinatology Research Center, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran

4. Reproductive Health Promotion Research Center, Midwifery and Reproductive Health Department, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran

5. Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Faculty of Medicine, Diabetes Research Center, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran

6. Department of Psychology, Faculty of Education and Psychology, University of Tabriz, Tabriz, Iran

Abstract

Background: Gestational diabetes is the most common medical complication in pregnancy, and the psychosocial health of women suffering from this condition affects their adherence to treatment and self-efficacy. However, since it is not possible to design interventions dealing with all of these needs, the aim of this study was to prioritize the psychosocial supportive needs of women with gestational diabetes. Materials and Methods: This was a modified Delphi design study involving 22 experts who were selected using purposive and snowball sampling methods. The study was conducted between April 2021 and June 2021. First, the psychosocial needs of diabetic pregnant women were extracted through a qualitative study involving interviews with multidisciplinary specialists and diabetic pregnant mothers (22 participants) and a systematic review of reputable scientific databases. Throughout the two Delphi stages, the questionnaire was classified, quantified, and analyzed. Results: Based on the results of this study, the following are the top priorities when addressing the psychosocial needs of mothers with gestational diabetes: paying attention to and identifying the mother’s worries and anxiety, husband and family support for diabetic pregnant women, the inclusion of specialized nutrition counseling services in mothers’ treatment plan, timely education of mothers about diabetes and its complications, and proper nutrition for diabetic mothers. Conclusions: The priorities of the supportive needs obtained in this study can be used to design interventions aimed at promoting psychosocial health, reducing stress and anxiety, and improving medication adherence in women with gestational diabetes.

Publisher

Medknow

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