The psychological impact of the diagnosis of Gestational Diabetes.V01
Research type
Research Study
Full title
The psychological impact of the diagnosis of Gestational Diabetes(GDM) and the influence of a grouped Structured Education Programme following the diagnosis of GDM: A phenomenological Approach.
IRAS ID
167063
Contact name
Franklin Joseph
Contact email
Sponsor organisation
Countess Of Chester Health Park
Duration of Study in the UK
0 years, 6 months, 0 days
Research summary
Pregnancy is usually a positive experience for most women but can be stressful when associated with anxiety and depression which, in turn can result in adverse obstetric, foetal and neonatal outcomes [Alder J, 2007]. A new diagnosis of gestational diabetes (GDM) can psychologically affect women due to fears of the effects of GDM on themselves and the baby. 87.5% of all diabetic pregnancies (5% of all pregnancies in UK and Wales) are complicated by GDM [NICE G3, 2015]. Education, an important part in the management of GDM can be imparted individually or in groups. The first aim of this study is to explore and describe the psychological effects of a new diagnosis of GDM .The second aim investigates the impact of a grouped structured education programme on women newly diagnosed with GDM compared to individual face to face education sessions.
This is a prospective study using a mixed methodology. The quantitative aspect will require administration of questionnaires and the qualitative aspect will take the form of a phenomenological approach. Purposive sampling will be used to select women who will be able to provide the required data for this study. Women diagnosed with GDM for the first time will be eligible to participate. They will be approached in the ante-natal Medical Disorders Clinic at the Countess of Chester Hospital. Consented participants will be randomised to either group or individual education sessions. They will take part in four separate, recorded, semi-structured interviews lasting between 20 to 30 minutes with the researcher. Interviews will be conducted within a week of the diagnosis, within a week of the education session, 4 to 6 weeks post education session and at 6 to 8 weeks post-partum. Questionnaires will be distributed or completed at the end of the interviews. The study will last for 6 months.REC name
London - South East Research Ethics Committee
REC reference
15/LO/1754
Date of REC Opinion
16 Nov 2015
REC opinion
Favourable Opinion