Table 2.
Knowledge and Attitudes of Obstetricians/Gynecologists in Ohio by Frequency of Postpartum Screening
| Questionnaire items | Total (n = 306) % | Frequent screeners (n = 214) % | Infrequent screeners (n = 92) % | Chi-square p value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screening for type 2 diabetes among non-pregnant women with a history of GDM is a __ priority in my practice. | ||||
| High | 21.8 | 25.5 | 13.3 | < 0.001 |
| Moderate | 37.6 | 42.8 | 25.6 | |
| Low | 40.6 | 31.7 | 61.1 | |
| Percent of women with GDM pregnancies will progress to type 2 diabetes within 10 years? | ||||
| > 40% | 30.5 | 33.6 | 23.1 | < 0.001 |
| ≤ 40% | 65.3 | 64.9 | 65.9 | |
| Unsure | 4.3 | 1.4 | 11.0 | |
| GDM has long term implications for a woman’s health. | ||||
| Strongly agree | 77.9 | 81.6 | 69.2 | 0.08 |
| Somewhat agree | 20.5 | 17.5 | 27.5 | |
| Disagree | 1.0 | 0.5 | 2.2 | |
| Unsure | 0.7 | 0.5 | 1.1 | |
| There is a need for periodic screening for type 2 diabetes among women with a history of GDM. | ||||
| Strongly agree | 61.3 | 65.9 | 50.6 | 0.02 |
| Somewhat agree | 30.5 | 28.4 | 35.2 | |
| Disagree | 3.3 | 2.8 | 4.4 | |
| Unsure | 4.9 | 2.8 | 9.9 | |
GDM, Gestational diabetes mellitus.