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1 to 2 of 2 Research Studies DisplayedPu J, Zhao B, Wang EJ
Racial/ethnic differences in gestational diabetes prevalence and contribution of common risk factors.
This study aimed to assess racial/ethnic differences in relative contribution of risk factors of gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) among Asian subgroups (Asian Indian, Chinese, Filipino, Japanese, Korean, and Vietnamese), Hispanics, non-Hispanic blacks, and non-Hispanic whites. It found that GDM was most prevalent among Asian Indians (19.3 percent). Relative risks were similar across all race/ethnic groups.
AHRQ-funded; HS019815.
Citation: Pu J, Zhao B, Wang EJ .
Racial/ethnic differences in gestational diabetes prevalence and contribution of common risk factors.
Paediatr Perinat Epidemiol 2015 Sep;29(5):436-43. doi: 10.1111/ppe.12209.
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Keywords: Diabetes, Obesity, Pregnancy, Racial and Ethnic Minorities, Risk, Women
Tang JW, Foster KE, Pumarino J
Perspectives on prevention of type 2 diabetes after gestational diabetes: a qualitative study of Hispanic, African-American and White women.
This qualitative study explored the perspectives of Hispanic, African-American, and White women affected by gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM). The goal is for this work to inform the development of effective approaches to engage diverse populations affected by GDM in taking steps to reduce their risk for type 2 diabetes mellitus.
AHRQ-funded; HS021141.
Citation: Tang JW, Foster KE, Pumarino J .
Perspectives on prevention of type 2 diabetes after gestational diabetes: a qualitative study of Hispanic, African-American and White women.
Matern Child Health J 2015 Jul;19(7):1526-34. doi: 10.1007/s10995-014-1657-y..
Keywords: Diabetes, Lifestyle Changes, Pregnancy, Prevention, Racial and Ethnic Minorities, Risk, Women