MALAYSIAN NURSES' KNOWLEDGE ABOUT ADIPONECTIN AND ITS ASSOCIATION WITH GESTATIONAL DIABETES AND OBESITY IN PREGNANCY

Authors

  • Lai Sue Yi School of Health Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Kota Bharu Medical Center, Kelantan, Malaysia
  • Soon Lean Keng School of Health Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia
  • Nik Mohamed Zaki Nik Mahmood Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, School of Medical Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia
  • Naji Mahat Faculty of Science, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Johor, Malaysia

Abstract

The prevalence of gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is increasing worldwide and even in Malaysia. Hence, the knowledge of adiponectin with regards to gestational diabetes mellitus is a key contributor to disparity in maternal and neonatal morbidities. This study aimed to assess nurses' knowledge of adiponectin and its association with gestational diabetes and obesity in pregnancy. A cross-sectional survey was employed. Respondents were selected by purposive sampling using a pre-tested, structured questionnaire. Ninety one nurses (100%) were aware that obesity increased adverse health outcome among pregnant women, but some confusion exits among nurses about adiponectin with regards to pregnancy. Most of the nurses lack condence in providing care to pregnant women with many (82.4%) addressed the need for education on this topic. In the one-way ANOVA analysis, nurses' knowledge score was signicantly associated with education level (p<0.001) and working experience in maternity units (p<0.001). This study demonstrates gaps in the knowledge of adiponectin and its association with obesity and pregnancy. Continuous nursing education for nurses on adiponectin and obesity-related issues in early pregnancy should be strengthened to enhance knowledge and condence in providing quality antenatal services.

Keywords:

Nurses, adiponectin, obesity, pregnancy, gestational diabetes

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Published

03-10-2016

How to Cite

Lai Sue Yi, Soon Lean Keng, Nik Mohamed Zaki Nik Mahmood, & Naji Mahat. (2016). MALAYSIAN NURSES’ KNOWLEDGE ABOUT ADIPONECTIN AND ITS ASSOCIATION WITH GESTATIONAL DIABETES AND OBESITY IN PREGNANCY. The Malaysian Journal of Nursing (MJN), 8(2), 12-20. Retrieved from https://ejournal.lucp.net/index.php/mjn/article/view/510

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