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August 20, 2025Benha Medical JournalOpen Access

Psychosocial Burdens among Pregnant Women with Gestational Diabetes Mellitus (GDM)

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KKKarima KhalilSMSalwa Hazim Al Mukhtar

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Overview

Cross-sectional study finds significant stress and emotional distress in GDM-affected pregnant women, suggesting need for psychosocial support.

Key Points

  • Pregnant women with gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) experience high levels of depression, anxiety, and stress.
  • Findings reveal that 41% reported significant depression, with 40% experiencing moderate to severe stress.
  • Descriptive cross-sectional study conducted on 100 women in Mosul, using validated psychological instruments.
  • Research emphasizes the need for psychosocial screening and support in antenatal care for high-risk women.

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Khalil et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68af5f19ad7bf08b1eae205ehttps://doi.org/10.21608/bmfj.2025.406087.2564
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