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May 8, 2026Women s HealthOpen Access

Use of dietetic services among pregnant women with gestational diabetes in the UAE: Prevalence, correlates, and patient experiences

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HRHadia RadwanRSRoba SaqanDADana N. Abdelrahim

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Cross-sectional study assesses dietetic care use and experiences in pregnant women with gestational diabetes, indicating the need for improved referral systems.

Key Points

  • This study evaluates how often and why pregnant women with gestational diabetes utilize dietetic services in the UAE.
  • Conducted a cross-sectional study in six hospitals across Dubai, Sharjah, and Ajman.
  • Surveyed 223 pregnant women aged 18-45 with gestational diabetes in their third trimester.
  • Analyzed factors associated with dietitian visits using logistic regression.
  • 41.7% (93 out of 223) visited a dietitian, primarily referred by a physician.
  • Higher odds of visiting the dietitian were associated with factors like daily breakfast consumption (aOR=3.3, p=0.009) and exercise post-diagnosis (aOR=3.9, p=0.012).
  • Satisfaction rates were high, with 79.5% reporting either very satisfied or satisfied with their dietitian visit.

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Radwan et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69fd7e00bfa21ec5bbf06257https://doi.org/10.1177/17455057261449111
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