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February 26, 2026BMC Pregnancy and ChildbirthOpen Access

Analysis of medication adherence and influencing factors in postpartum patients with persistent hyperglycemia following gestational diabetes mellitus

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JWJie WangTHTing HeZWZiye Wang

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Retrospective cohort study investigates medication behavior in postpartum patients with gestational diabetes, suggesting implications for personalized management.

Key Points

  • This study investigates medication adherence and the factors that influence it among postpartum patients with persistent hyperglycemia following gestational diabetes mellitus.
  • Retrospective cohort study design.
  • Inclusion of patients diagnosed with gestational diabetes who delivered at a specific hospital.
  • Data collection through semi-structured interviews and structured questionnaires.
  • Analysis of medication behaviors and influencing factors related to treatment initiation.
  • Low medication adherence observed among postpartum patients.
  • Common pharmacological regimen included metformin (72.5%).
  • Factors positively associated with treatment initiation were IFG + IGT, dyslipidemia, and perceived diabetes risk.
  • Higher HbA1c, breastfeeding beyond one year, and self-efficacy negatively impacted treatment likelihood.

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Wang et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/699fe34695ddcd3a253e7004https://doi.org/10.1186/s12884-026-08836-5
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