Authors :
Eli S; Nonye-Enyidah E; Okagua KE; Kua P; Owhonda G; Tee GP; Emeghara GI; Iwo-Amah R; Nnoka VN; Onwuegbule C; Nnadi NO
Volume/Issue :
Volume 7 - 2022, Issue 9 - September
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DOI :
https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.7178992
Abstract :
Diabetes mellitus (DM) both in gravid and
non-gravid persons is a common endocrine pathology
globally. The prevalence of DM has tripled from 1980 till
date and this has negative effects to the fetus and
mother.
Aim: The aim was to determine the prevalence of DM
amongst antenatal clinic (ANC) attendees at booking at
the Rivers State University Teaching Hospital (RSUTH).
Methods: This was a cross sectional study of ANC
attendees at the RSUTH. A structured questionnaire was
used and the information was obtained by self-reporting.
Approval for the study was granted by the ethical
committee of the Rivers State Hospital Management
Board .
Keywords :
cut-off, weight, prevalence, diabetes mellitus, ante natal, RSUTH.
Diabetes mellitus (DM) both in gravid and
non-gravid persons is a common endocrine pathology
globally. The prevalence of DM has tripled from 1980 till
date and this has negative effects to the fetus and
mother.
Aim: The aim was to determine the prevalence of DM
amongst antenatal clinic (ANC) attendees at booking at
the Rivers State University Teaching Hospital (RSUTH).
Methods: This was a cross sectional study of ANC
attendees at the RSUTH. A structured questionnaire was
used and the information was obtained by self-reporting.
Approval for the study was granted by the ethical
committee of the Rivers State Hospital Management
Board .
Keywords :
cut-off, weight, prevalence, diabetes mellitus, ante natal, RSUTH.
