College
College of Health Professions
Date of Last Revision
2025-04-26 12:11:41
Major
Nursing
Honors Course
Senior Honors Project
Number of Credits
3
Degree Name
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Date of Expected Graduation
Spring 2025
Abstract
Gestational Diabetes Mellitus (GDM) is a common complication of pregnancy that causes an increased blood sugar that can affect both the mother's and baby’s health. A variety of factors can increase the risk of developing the disease, including race, socioeconomic status, and prenatal education. Each of these factors contributes to the experience of one’s maternal care. Expecting mothers may not understand how significant GDM is, and its potential to result in negative outcomes. It is important to review these factors, acknowledge them, and help reduce health disparities caused by them. Nurses are vital to assessing and delivering patient education on how to prevent GDM and its complications.
Providing education is one of the most important interventions because it can teach women the magnitude of the disease. By increasing awareness of GDM among those at risk, there is a better chance of receiving the appropriate interventions and care they need. Using PRISMA criteria, a search was conducted using databases Pubmed and CINAHL to locate 20 primary sources. The selected studies include multiple levels of evidence and international study results. The articles show that race, socioeconomic status and prenatal education have an impact on the risk of developing diabetes and patient outcomes.
Research Sponsor
Dr. Michele Zelko
First Reader
Mrs. Debra Horning
Second Reader
Dr. Lori Kidd
Honors Faculty Advisor
Dr. Lori Kidd
Proprietary and/or Confidential Information
No
Recommended Citation
Keich, Madison; Ray, Madeleine; and Ross, Mia, "Critical Analysis of Gestational Diabetes Risk Factors: A Systematic Review" (2025). Williams Honors College, Honors Research Projects. 1977.
https://ideaexchange.uakron.edu/honors_research_projects/1977
Included in
Endocrine System Diseases Commons, Female Urogenital Diseases and Pregnancy Complications Commons