Table 3.
Univariable analysis of risk factors for Gestational Diabetes Mellitus among women attending Antenatal care at Muhimbili National Hospital and Aga Khan Hospital Dar es Salaam in 2018
| Risk factor | Prevalence (%) | p-value |
|---|---|---|
| Grand multiparity | 6.9 | 0.709 |
| History of GDM | 1.1 | 0.094 |
| History of PIH | 9.5 | 0.022 |
| Hypertension detected in current pregnancy | 2.5 | 0.707 |
| Pre-diabetic state | 2.0 | 0.325 |
| Glycosuria | 3.6 | 0.002 |
| BMI > 25 | 88.5 | 0.619 |
| History of big baby | 12.6 | 0.023 |
| LGA in current pregnancy | 4.5 | 0.903 |
| Excessive weight gain | 65.9 | 0.281 |
| Family history of DM | 29.6 | 0.671 |
| Family history of HT | 43.6 | 0.123 |
| History of multiple pregnancy | 3.7 | 0.479 |
| History of hypertension | 4.5 | 0.662 |
| History of pregnancy loss | 27.9 | 0.587 |
Key: PIH Pregnancy Induced Hypertension, GDM Gestational Diabetes Mellitus, ANC Antenatal care, HT Hypertension, LGA Large for Gestational Age, BMI Body Mass Index