Comparing Parity, Socio-demographic and Serum Vitamin D among Pregnant Women with and Without GDM

Abstract

Background: Gestational diabetes mellitus can affect pregnancy in short and long term, for both mother and
her offspring. Nearly 1% to 28% of all pregnancies are complicated by GDM. Knowing the risk factors can
prevent the onset of GDM and early detection of GDM, which is important to prevent or minimize the GDM
consequences and optimum treatment.
Objective: To compare the parity, socio-demographic and serum vitamin D state of pregnant women with
and without gestational diabetes mellitus.
Method: This is a descriptive analytic study conducted in the Maternity Teaching Hospital in Sulaimani city
from December 2018 to January 2019 among 100 pregnant women with GDM and 162 healthy pregnant
women. The face-to-face interview was used to collect the information regarding socio-demographic and
obstetric history through a specific written questionnaire. At the same time serum vitamin D state was
examined using the Roche Elecsys vitamin D3 assay.
Result: The study found that body mass index, educational state, age at marriage, parity and gravidity
significantly higher in the GDM group compare to the non-GDM group. Socioeconomic state does not differ
significantly in both group p=0.069.