JOURNAL ARTICLE

The impact of diabetes during pregnancy on neonatal outcomes among the Aboriginal population in Western Australia: a whole-population study.

  • Published In: International Journal of Epidemiology, 2023, v. 52, n. 5. P. 1400 1 of 3

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  • Authored By: Ahmed, Marwan Awad; Bailey, Helen D; Pereira, Gavin; White, Scott W; Wong, Kingsley; McNamara, Bridgette J; Rheeder, Paul; Marriott, Rhonda; Shepherd, Carrington C J 3 of 3

Abstract

This article focuses on the impact of diabetes in pregnancy (DIP), including pre-gestational diabetes mellitus (PGDM) and gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM), on neonatal outcomes among Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal populations in Western Australia. Using a retrospective cohort of over 510,000 singleton births from 1998 to 2015, the study found that DIP increased risks of fetal overgrowth (large for gestational age and macrosomia), shoulder dystocia, and major congenital anomalies more significantly in Aboriginal babies compared to non-Aboriginal babies. Birthweight mediated about half of the effect of DIP on shoulder dystocia only in Aboriginal infants. The disparities in adverse outcomes between Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal populations persisted over time, highlighting the need for improved, culturally appropriate antenatal care and targeted interventions for Aboriginal women with diabetes.

Additional Information

  • Source:International Journal of Epidemiology. 2023/10, Vol. 52, Issue 5, p1400
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Social Sciences and Humanities
  • Publication Date:2023
  • ISSN:0300-5771
  • DOI:10.1093/ije/dyad072
  • Accession Number:172824667
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