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Current practice and perspectives of healthcare providers regarding preconception care for women with type 1 diabetes in China
Author(s) -
Wang Chaofan,
Luo Sihui,
Yang Daizhi,
Yan Jinhua,
Ding Yu,
Wang Siqi,
Ling Ping,
Yao Bin,
Zheng Xueying,
Weng Jianping
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
diabetes/metabolism research and reviews
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.307
H-Index - 110
eISSN - 1520-7560
pISSN - 1520-7552
DOI - 10.1002/dmrr.3454
Subject(s) - medicine , family medicine , logistic regression , test (biology) , pregnancy , china , health care , chi square test , health professionals , nursing , paleontology , genetics , political science , law , economics , biology , economic growth , statistics , mathematics
Aims We aimed to investigate the current practice and perspectives of healthcare providers (HCPs) regarding preconception care (PCC) for women with type 1 diabetes (T1D) in China. Materials and Methods A questionnaire based on in‐depth interviews with HCPs involved in PCC was released online and advertised via doctor unions in China. The data were categorical variables and were analysed by multivariable logistic regression, Chi‐square test, or Wilcoxon rank‐sum test. Results From November 2016 to January 2017, 992 responses from 31 provinces of China were received (77.3% doctors and 22.7% nurses). Regarding the current status of PCC for T1D, 62.5% of HCPs treated ≤1 woman with T1D monthly on average. Only 16.5% thought they provided proper PCC, and 29.6% reported having sufficient knowledge. Regarding attitudes towards pregnancy with T1D, 92.2% were in favour of women with T1D getting pregnant after proper glycaemic control, and 94.7% perceived their worries regarding pregnancy. Regarding doctor–patient communication, 56.6% spent <10 min per visit, while 58.3% thought ≥20 min was required for adequate communication. HCPs emphasised the importance of multidisciplinary PCC, professional training, and social support. PCC practice was associated with hospital level (OR = 2.450, 95%CI: 1.580–3.799, p < 0.001), HCPs' experience of treating women with T1D (OR = 2.196, 95%CI: 1.516–3.180, p < 0.001), and their communication sufficiency (OR = 3.706, 95%CI: 2.550–5.387, p < 0.001). Conclusions The current PCC practice for T1D in China was suboptimal and it was associated with hospital level, HCPs' experience and communication. It is necessary to reinforce professional training and appeal for social resources to improve PCC.