Publication Date: 2022/10/10
Abstract: Diabetes mellitus (DM) both in gravid and non-gravid persons is a common endocrine pathology globally. The prevalence of DM has tripled from 1980 till date and this has negative effects to the fetus and mother. Aim: The aim was to determine the prevalence of DM amongst antenatal clinic (ANC) attendees at booking at the Rivers State University Teaching Hospital (RSUTH). Methods: This was a cross sectional study of ANC attendees at the RSUTH. A structured questionnaire was used and the information was obtained by self-reporting. Approval for the study was granted by the ethical committee of the Rivers State Hospital Management Board .
Keywords: cut-off, weight, prevalence, diabetes mellitus, ante natal, RSUTH.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.7178992
PDF: https://ijirst.demo4.arinfotech.co/assets/upload/files/IJISRT22SEP566_(1).pdf
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