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The prevalence of gestational diabetes mellitus among pregnant women attending tertiary hospitals in Bangladesh is 14%, and is significantly associated with severe obesity, parental history of diabetes, betel quid chewing, and sugar-sweetened beverage intake. Novelty: ClaimNovelty.CONFIRMATORY. Consensus alignment: ConsensusAlignment.NEUTRAL.

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This study aims to estimate the prevalence of gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) and identify associated factors among pregnant women in Bangladesh.

June 10, 2026BMC Pregnancy and ChildbirthOpen Access

Exploring the prevalence of gestational diabetes mellitus and associated factors among pregnant women attending tertiary antenatal hospitals in Bangladesh: a cross-sectional survey-based approach

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This study aims to estimate the prevalence of gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) and identify associated factors among pregnant women in Bangladesh.
Cross-sectional survey of 250 pregnant women at 18–40 weeks gestation from tertiary healthcare facilities
GDM status determined via one-step 75 g OGTT according to national and WHO criteria
Statistical analyses included univariate and multivariate logistic regression for odds ratios.
The prevalence of GDM among participants was 14%.
Significant associations were found with obesity class II (aOR: 9.929, p = 0.035) and class III (aOR: 26.945, p = 0.044).
Parental history of diabetes (aOR: 3.079, p = 0.012) and sugar-sweetened beverage intake (aOR: 3.827, p = 0.002) were also significantly associated with increased odds of GDM.

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Cross-sectional survey estimates gestational diabetes prevalence and identifies contributing factors among women in Bangladesh, highlighting lifestyle influences.

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Tasnim et al. (2026) studied this question.

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Cross-sectional survey estimates gestational diabetes prevalence and identifies contributing factors among women in Bangladesh, highlighting lifestyle influences.

Exploring the prevalence of gestational diabetes mellitus and associated factors among pregnant women attending tertiary antenatal hospitals in Bangladesh: a cross-sectional survey-based approach

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Exploring the prevalence of gestational diabetes mellitus and associated factors among pregnant women attending tertiary antenatal hospitals in Bangladesh: a cross-sectional survey-based approach

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