Indirect effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on risk of gestational diabetes and factors contributing to increased risk in a multiethnic population: a retrospective cohort study

• Main Authors: Yoon Ji Jina Rhou (Author), James Elhindi (Author), Sarah J. Melov (Author), N. Wah Cheung (Author), Dharmintra Pasupathy (Author), the Western Sydney COVID-19 Pregnancy Study Group (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2023-05-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Background The COVID-19 pandemic has had indirect effects on pregnancy outcomes. There is limited data on the impact on gestational diabetes (GDM) in diverse populations and the possible underlying mediators. This study aimed to assess the risk of GDM pre-COVID-19 and in two distinct pandem...