Abstract

The prevalence of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is rising at a younger age, leading to an increased number of pregnant women with preexisting T2DM. Although traditional beliefs and practices influence diabetes management and breastfeeding, recommendations integrating Thai cultural beliefs in maternal care are lacking. The purpose of this dissertation is to describe diabetes self-management in pregnancy and breastfeeding experiences in women with preexisting T2DM from Thailand. This dissertation is a convergent parallel mixed-methods study, guided by the National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities (NIMHD) Framework. Data were collected two times. The first time was during pregnancy (T1). The second time was at 4-6 weeks postpartum (T2).

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Dr. Phonyiam was the recipient of a Sigma Small Grant. The report can be found here: https://www.sigmarepository.org/grant_reports/46/

Author Details

Ratchanok Phonyiam, PhD, MSN, RN

Sigma Membership

Non-member

Type

Dissertation

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

Other

Research Approach

Mixed/Multi Method Research

Keywords:

Diabetes Mellitus Type 2, Pregnancy, Thailand, Women's Health

Advisor

Marianne Baernholdt

Second Advisor

Eric A. Hodges

Third Advisor

Yamnia I. Cortes

Degree

PhD

Degree Grantor

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Degree Year

2023

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Review Type

None: Degree-based Submission

Acquisition

Proxy-submission

Date of Issue

2024-02-27

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