GDM and PA among Asian Populations in the UK: A Mixed Method Study
Research type
Research Study
Full title
Gestational Diabetes Mellitus and Physical Activity: Exploring the Issues among Asian Populations in the UK: A Mixed-Method Study\n\n
IRAS ID
289654
Contact name
Gary Adams
Contact email
Sponsor organisation
University of Nottingham
Clinicaltrials.gov Identifier
NA, NA
Duration of Study in the UK
0 years, 7 months, 28 days
Research summary
Gestational Diabetes Mellitus (GDM) is glucose intolerance resulting in hyperglycaemia and affects approximately one in 29 pregnancies globally. In the UK, the prevalence of GDM is influenced by population characteristics, especially Asian ethnic group. Treatment and management of GDM through physical activity is generally similar to diet management but functions more on the preventive side of the spectrum than actual treatment and management of the condition. As there is no published data on GDM and patterns of physical activity in Asian populations in the UK, and specifically in Nottinghamshire County and Nottingham City, this study represents an important first step in creating an indication for this practice. \nThis study attempts to examine the important implications relating to antenatal care in the UK and provide indicators of the association between patterns of physical activity and GDM occurrence among Asian ethnic groups in the UK. The findings of this study could identify the appropriate pattern of daily physical activity pregnant women are advised to engage in during the early stages of pregnancy to reduce occurrence of GDM diagnosis. Ultimately, data from this study could inform policymakers in antenatal care about how to utilise these indicators and implement them to reduce barriers to lifestyle change. \n \n
REC name
South Central - Oxford B Research Ethics Committee
REC reference
20/SC/0426
Date of REC Opinion
17 Dec 2020
REC opinion
Further Information Favourable Opinion