Perspectives on the psychological and emotional burden of having gestational diabetes amongst low-income women in Cape Town, South Africa

• Main Authors: Lorrein Shamiso Muhwava (Author), Katherine Murphy (Author), Christina Zarowsky (Author), Naomi Levitt (Author)
• Formato: Libro
• Publicado: BMC, 2020-10-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Background The diagnosis of gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) may affect women's mental wellbeing, functioning and quality of life, with potentially negative effects on treatment adherence. Identifying and addressing the psychological and emotional needs of women with GDM, could have...