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Partners' influences on women's experiences of living with and managing gestational diabetes mellitus: a qualitative evidence synthesis.
| Τίτλος: | Partners' influences on women's experiences of living with and managing gestational diabetes mellitus: a qualitative evidence synthesis. |
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| Συγγραφείς: | O'Donoghue FM; Department of Psychology, University of Limerick, Limerick, Ireland., O'Donnell AT; Department of Psychology, University of Limerick, Limerick, Ireland.; Health Research Institute, University of Limerick, Limerick, Ireland.; Centre for Social Issues Research, Department of Psychology, University of Limerick, Limerick, Ireland., Meskell P; Health Research Institute, University of Limerick, Limerick, Ireland.; School of Nursing and Midwifery, University of Limerick, Ireland., Newman C; Endocrinology, Galway University Hospitals, Galway, Ireland., Grangel AB; Department of Psychology, University of Limerick, Limerick, Ireland., Griffin TP; Centre for Diabetes and Endocrinology, Galway University Hospital, Galway, Ireland.; School of Medicine, University of Galway, Galway, Ireland., Creaven AM; Department of Psychology, University of Limerick, Limerick, Ireland.; Health Research Institute, University of Limerick, Limerick, Ireland. |
| Πηγή: | Health psychology review [Health Psychol Rev] 2026 Sep; Vol. 20 (3), pp. 555-583. Date of Electronic Publication: 2026 Feb 04. |
| Τύπος έκδοσης: | Journal Article; Review |
| Γλώσσα: | English |
| Στοιχεία περιοδικού: | Publisher: Routledge, Taylor & Francis Country of Publication: England NLM ID: 101299723 Publication Model: Print-Electronic Cited Medium: Internet ISSN: 1743-7202 (Electronic) Linking ISSN: 17437199 NLM ISO Abbreviation: Health Psychol Rev Subsets: MEDLINE |
| Imprint Name(s): | Original Publication: [England] : Routledge, Taylor & Francis |
| Ιατρικοί όροι (MeSH): | Diabetes, Gestational*/psychology , Diabetes, Gestational*/therapy , Spouses*/psychology , Social Support*, Humans ; Female ; Pregnancy ; Adaptation, Psychological ; Qualitative Research ; Family Support |
| Περίληψη: | Living with and managing Gestational Diabetes Mellitus (GDM) can be a significant burden for women. Previous research suggests that family support, particularly from partners, can substantially influence women's experiences of GDM. This review synthesised qualitative research examining the influence of partner support on women's experiences of living with and managing GDM. A systematic search was conducted across MEDLINE, EMBASE, PsycINFO, CINAHL, Cochrane, and ProQuest. Sixty-two articles were included, and themes were developed using Thomas and Harden's (2008) thematic synthesis approach. Confidence in the findings was assessed using the GRADE-CERQual approach. Three key themes were generated: (1) the spectrum of dyadic experiences in GDM, highlighting varying forms of partner support, including practical, emotional, and indirect support; (2) aligning partner support with women's needs, emphasising the importance of matching support with individual preferences; and (3) partner support is experienced within dyads, families, and cultural contexts, demonstrating how cultural norms shape partner involvement. Supportive partners positively influenced coping and management, while overbearing or inadequate support increased burden. Cultural expectations around support affected how support was perceived and provided. Most findings were rated as moderate confidence. Healthcare strategies could focus on education, open communication, and culturally tailored support to optimise partner involvement. |
| Contributed Indexing: | Keywords: Gestational diabetes mellitus; partners; pregnancy; qualitative evidence synthesis; social support; women |
| Entry Date(s): | Date Created: 20260204 Date Completed: 20260831 Latest Revision: 20260831 |
| Update Code: | 20260901 |
| DOI: | 10.1080/17437199.2026.2623886 |
| PMID: | 41637208 |
| Βάση Δεδομένων: | MEDLINE |
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