Do our diabetic patients ready for safe pregnancy? Attitude towards preconception care and its associated factors among women with diabetes attending Government Health Clinics in Terengganu

Mukhali, Hassan Basri and Nik Mahdi, Nik Ronaidi and Abd Aziz, Aniza and Shalihin, Mohd Shaiful Ehsan and Jalaluddin, Anisah and Embong, Kasemani and Suhimi, Sunita (2022) Do our diabetic patients ready for safe pregnancy? Attitude towards preconception care and its associated factors among women with diabetes attending Government Health Clinics in Terengganu. Malaysian Journal of Medicine and Health Science, 18 (1). pp. 162-170. ISSN 1675-8544 E-ISSN 2636-9346

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Abstract

Introduction: Women with uncontrolled diabetes may conceive but will result in poor pregnancy outcomes. This study aimed to assess the level of knowledge and attitude and determine factors associated with attitude towards preconception care. Method: A cross-sectional study was conducted in various government health clinics from all districts in Terengganu by using multistage random sampling. A self-administered questionnaire was applied to assess the level of knowledge and attitude towards preconception care. Multiple logistic regressions were applied to determine factors associated with attitude towards preconception care. Results: A total of 422 respondents were involved. The prevalence of respondents with unsatisfactory knowledge and attitude were 41.7% and 84.1%, respectively. Knowledge was not significantly associated with attitude. Respondents who used contraception had a better attitude (Adj. OR: 0.44, 95% CI:0.23,0.84). Low household income was associated (Adj. OR: 2.40, 95% CI:1.10,5.26) with an unsatisfactory attitude towards preconception care. Conclusion: Attitude towards preconception care amongst diabetic women who were attending primary care clinics was unsatisfactory. A structured and focused preconception educational programme care is necessary, especially amongst low-income women.

Item Type:	Article (Journal)
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Diabetes mellitus, Women, Preconception care, Knowledge, Attitude
Subjects:	R Medicine > R Medicine (General) R Medicine > RA Public aspects of medicine R Medicine > RC Internal medicine R Medicine > RG Gynecology and obstetrics
Kulliyyahs/Centres/Divisions/Institutes (Can select more than one option. Press CONTROL button):	Kulliyyah of Medicine Kulliyyah of Medicine > Department of Family Medicine (Effective: 1st January 2011)
Depositing User:	Dr Mohd Shaiful Ehsan Shalihin
Date Deposited:	07 Feb 2022 11:09
Last Modified:	05 Dec 2023 12:12
URI:	http://irep.iium.edu.my/id/eprint/96632

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