Understanding Gestational Diabetes in Asian and Native Hawaiian Pregnant People
Author Information
Author(s): Go Mallory, Sokol Natasha, Ward L. G., Anderson Micheline, Sun Shufang
Primary Institution: Brown University School of Public Health
Hypothesis
What are the sociodemographic disparities and predictors of Gestational Diabetes Mellitus (GDM) among Asian and Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander pregnant individuals?
Conclusion
The study found significant variations in GDM predictors between the general population and Asian and Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander populations, highlighting the need for tailored health interventions.
Supporting Evidence
- Obesity was identified as a strong predictor of GDM across all groups.
- Asian and Native Hawaiian/Other Pacific Islander individuals had higher odds of GDM compared to White individuals.
- Prenatal depression was significantly associated with increased odds of GDM.
Takeaway
Gestational diabetes is more common in Asian and Native Hawaiian pregnant people, and different groups have different risk factors, so we need to pay attention to their unique needs.
Methodology
The study used data from the Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System (PRAMS) surveys conducted from 2016 to 2022, employing bivariate analyses and multivariable logistic regression to identify risk factors for GDM.
Potential Biases
Potential biases include recall bias and underreporting of sensitive issues like interpersonal violence.
Limitations
The study relied on self-reported data, which may introduce biases, and the sample size for some ethnic groups was limited due to missing data.
Participant Demographics
The study included 197,236 individuals, with a specific focus on 14,573 Asian and Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander participants.
Statistical Information
P-Value
p<0.001
Confidence Interval
95% CI: 2.62–2.9
Statistical Significance
p<0.001
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