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To examine and compare anxiety levels between women diagnosed with gestational diabetes mellitus and glucose-tolerant women during pregnancy and postpartum.

February 1, 2003Diabetes CareOpen Access

Gestational Diabetes Mellitus

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SDSuzie DaniellsSt George Hospital BGBrin F. S. GrenyerUniversity of Wollongong WDWarren S. DavisUniversity of Wollongong

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Prospective longitudinal study finds transiently elevated initial anxiety resolves before delivery in women with gestational diabetes, indicating screening does not induce sustained psychological...

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To examine and compare anxiety levels between women diagnosed with gestational diabetes mellitus and glucose-tolerant women during pregnancy and postpartum.
Prospective longitudinal study evaluating 50 women diagnosed with gestational diabetes mellitus and 50 glucose-tolerant control women.
Maternal anxiety and mental health were evaluated using the Mental Health Inventory (MHI-5) and Spielberger State-Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI) at the start of the third trimester, antepartum, and 6 weeks postpartum.
Women with gestational diabetes had significantly higher state anxiety at the initial assessment compared to glucose-tolerant women.
Anxiety scores showed no significant differences between the two groups immediately prior to delivery or at 6 weeks postpartum.
Both cohorts expressed positive perceptions regarding gestational diabetes screening and endorsed repeat testing in future pregnancies.

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Daniells et al. (2003) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a715a6cfebe604dd70a06be https://doi.org/10.2337/diacare.26.2.385

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Prospective longitudinal study finds transiently elevated initial anxiety resolves before delivery in women with gestational diabetes, indicating screening does not induce sustained psychological...

Gestational Diabetes Mellitus

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