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Background:
Gestational Diabetes Mellitus (GDM) is a major public health concern associated with adverse maternal and neonatal outcomes. Healthcare providers play a crucial role in early detection, management, and education regarding GDM, yet their knowledge and practices remain inconsistent in many low- and middle-income settings.
Objective:
This study assessed the knowledge, perception, and practice related to GDM among healthcare providers in primary healthcare facilities in Egor and Ovia North-East Local Government Areas,Benin City, Edo State, Nigeria.
Methods:
A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted among 176 healthcare providers selected from 25 primary health facilities using a structured, self-administered questionnaire. Data were analyzed using the Statisticundergraal Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) version 22. Associations
between knowledge and demographic variables were tested using Fisher’s Exact Test and Chi- square analysis at a significance level ofp < 0.05. The reliability ofthe knowledge scale was assessed using Cronbach’s alpha.
Results:
Most respondents were female (84.1%) and nurses or midwives (43.8%). About 78.4% had heard ofGDM, and 50.6% reported receiving formal training on it. The overall knowledge level was fair, with 52.8% scoring in the “fair knowledge” range, 37.5% poor, and 9.7% good. Years ofprofessional experience showed a significant association with GDM knowledge (p = 0.045). Significant relationships were also observed between GDM knowledge and variables such as prior training (p = 0.020) and location ofscreening practices (p = 0.037). Cronbach’s alpha of 0.744 indicated good internal consistency ofthe questionnaire.
Conclusion:
Healthcare providers demonstrated moderate awareness and fair knowledge ofGDM, influenced significantly by years ofexperience and prior training. Continuous professional education and standardized screening protocols are recommended to improve GDM management practices and ultimately enhance maternal and neonatal outcomes.
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Gestational Diabetes Mellitus, Knowledge, Perception, Practice, Healthcare Providers, Primary Health Care in Nigeria.
Gestational Diabetes Mellitus (GDM) is a major public health concern associated with adverse maternal and neonatal outcomes. Healthcare providers play a crucial role in early detection, management, and education regarding GDM, yet their knowledge and practices remain inconsistent in many low- and middle-income settings.
Objective:
This study assessed the knowledge, perception, and practice related to GDM among healthcare providers in primary healthcare facilities in Egor and Ovia North-East Local Government Areas,Benin City, Edo State, Nigeria.
Methods:
A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted among 176 healthcare providers selected from 25 primary health facilities using a structured, self-administered questionnaire. Data were analyzed using the Statisticundergraal Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) version 22. Associations
between knowledge and demographic variables were tested using Fisher’s Exact Test and Chi- square analysis at a significance level ofp < 0.05. The reliability ofthe knowledge scale was assessed using Cronbach’s alpha.
Results:
Most respondents were female (84.1%) and nurses or midwives (43.8%). About 78.4% had heard ofGDM, and 50.6% reported receiving formal training on it. The overall knowledge level was fair, with 52.8% scoring in the “fair knowledge” range, 37.5% poor, and 9.7% good. Years ofprofessional experience showed a significant association with GDM knowledge (p = 0.045). Significant relationships were also observed between GDM knowledge and variables such as prior training (p = 0.020) and location ofscreening practices (p = 0.037). Cronbach’s alpha of 0.744 indicated good internal consistency ofthe questionnaire.
Conclusion:
Healthcare providers demonstrated moderate awareness and fair knowledge ofGDM, influenced significantly by years ofexperience and prior training. Continuous professional education and standardized screening protocols are recommended to improve GDM management practices and ultimately enhance maternal and neonatal outcomes.
Keywords:
Gestational Diabetes Mellitus, Knowledge, Perception, Practice, Healthcare Providers, Primary Health Care in Nigeria.
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