Preliminary study on psychosocial aspects and coping in the diagnosis of gestational diabetes mellitus

Authors

  • Sofía Quimey Orueta Dr. Lucio Molas Healthcare Establishment, Santa Rosa, La Pampa, Argentina
  • Jorge Luis Olivares Dr. Lucio Molas Healthcare Establishment, Santa Rosa, La Pampa, Argentina
  • Marina Villarreal National University of La Pampa (UNLPam), Santa Rosa, La Pampa, Argentina
  • Marisol Georgina Olivares Dr. Lucio Molas Healthcare Establishment, Santa Rosa, La Pampa, Argentina
  • José Ignacio Correa Ministry of Health of the Province of La Pampa, Santa Rosa, La Pampa, Argentina
  • Luciana Cristela Grilli Dr. Lucio Molas Healthcare Establishment, Santa Rosa, La Pampa, Argentina
  • Carolina Illanes Dr. Lucio Molas Healthcare Establishment, Santa Rosa, La Pampa, Argentina

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.47196/diab.v58i1.747

Keywords:

gestational diabetes, psychosocial aspects, anxiety, diagnosis and treatment, psychological consultation

Abstract

Introduction: the care of women with gestational diabetes (GD) demands an attention model that considers the interaction of biological, psychological and social factors, about which knowledge is lacking.

Objectives: to know what emotions and level of anxiety trigger the diagnosis of GD, and to analyze what psychosocial variables influence treatment.

Materials and methods: preliminary, descriptive and analytical cross-sectional study in 23 women who were diagnosed with GD and attended a highly complex Endocrinology and Diabetes Service. A semi-structured interview was conducted that inquired about biopsychosocial risk factors (age, educational level, employment status, social and economic assistance). The Argentine version of the modified Beck Anxiety Inventory (BAI) was used to classify the detection of anxiety symptoms into degrees (minimal, mild, moderate and severe). The research protocol and informed consent were approved by the Ethics and Research Committee. InfoStat (UNC) statistical software was used. Categorical variables were expressed as number and percentage and to measure the degree of association between nominal variables, the Chi-square test and Cramer's contingency coefficient were used. A value of p<0.05 was considered significant differences.

Results: in 35% the age was ≥30 years, 87% were undergoing GD for the first time and 78% had no information about the pathology. The incomplete secondary level predominated. Upon receiving the diagnosis, 70% reported emotions of a high degree of intensity that continued. According to the BAI, it was detected that 30% had minimal anxiety, 26% mild, 22% moderate, and 13% severe. The variables that made treatment compliance difficult were socioeconomic (60.86%; χ² = 7.89; p=0.01) and lack of employment (70%; χ²=7.81; p=0.02). A small number of women who presented intense emotions requested psychological support. 96 % indicated that their coping network was the family.

Conclusions: coping with the diagnosis of GD generates emotions and anxiety symptoms that are aggravated by socioeconomic factors that these patients have and generate difficulties in complying with treatment.

Author Biographies

Sofía Quimey Orueta, Dr. Lucio Molas Healthcare Establishment, Santa Rosa, La Pampa, Argentina

Graduate and Professor in Psychology

Jorge Luis Olivares, Dr. Lucio Molas Healthcare Establishment, Santa Rosa, La Pampa, Argentina

Full Professor, Faculty of Exact and Natural Sciences, National University of La Pampa (UNLPam), specialist in Nutrition and Endocrinology, Endocrinology and Diabetes Service

Marina Villarreal, National University of La Pampa (UNLPam), Santa Rosa, La Pampa, Argentina

Adjunct Professor, Faculty of Exact and Natural Sciences, Pediatric Medical Master

Marisol Georgina Olivares, Dr. Lucio Molas Healthcare Establishment, Santa Rosa, La Pampa, Argentina

Specialist in Medical Clinic, Head of Practical Work (I), Faculty of Exact and Natural Sciences, National University of La Pampa (UNLPam), Endocrinology and Diabetes Service

José Ignacio Correa, Ministry of Health of the Province of La Pampa, Santa Rosa, La Pampa, Argentina

Lic. in Psychology, Head of the Mataderos Health Center

Luciana Cristela Grilli, Dr. Lucio Molas Healthcare Establishment, Santa Rosa, La Pampa, Argentina

Specialist in Endocrinology, Head of the Endocrinology and Diabetes Service

Carolina Illanes, Dr. Lucio Molas Healthcare Establishment, Santa Rosa, La Pampa, Argentina

Head of the Tocogynecology Division

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Published

2024-04-01

How to Cite

Orueta, S. Q., Olivares, J. L., Villarreal, M., Olivares, M. G., Correa, J. I., Grilli, L. C., & Illanes, C. (2024). Preliminary study on psychosocial aspects and coping in the diagnosis of gestational diabetes mellitus. Journal of the Argentine Society of Diabetes, 58(1), 6–13. https://doi.org/10.47196/diab.v58i1.747

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