Table 2.
Univariate analysis for the potential risk factors of GDM among the pregnant women in Dhamar area, Yemen (N=311)
| Potential risk factors | GDM prevalence, category (%) | PR | P-valuea | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Age ≥35 years | ≥35 (23.1) | <35 (2.6) | 8.97 | <0.001 |
| BMI ≥30 kg/m2 | ≥30 (16.7) | <30 (4.4) | 3.76 | 0.026 |
| Previous GDM | Yes (77.8) | No (3.0) | 26.10 | <0.001 |
| Family history of diabetes | Yes (15.3) | No (2.1) | 7.30 | <0.001 |
| Previous macrosomic baby | Yes (15.8) | No (3.7) | 4.31 | 0.003 |
| Previous stillbirth | Yes (7.6) | No (4.1) | 1.85 | 0.207 |
| History of PCOS | Yes (12.9) | No (4.3) | 3.01 | 0.043 |
Note:
a
Level of significance was determined by Poisson’s regression univariate model incorporating the RSV.
Abbreviations: BMI, body mass index; GDM, gestational diabetes mellitus; PCOS, polycystic ovary syndrome; PR, prevalence risk; RSV, robust sandwich variance.