Table 2 Univariable analysis of socio-economic determinants of screening for Gestational Diabetes Mellitus among women attending antenatal clinic at Muhimbili National Hospital and Aga Khan Hospital Dar es Salaam in 2018
Factor | Prevalence (%) | p-value |
|---|---|---|
Educated > tertiary level | 71.8 | 0.926 |
Married | 82.4 | 0.880 |
Independent source of income | 79.6 | 0.270 |
Autonomy | 76.0 | 0.331 |
Medical insurance | 71.2 | 0.412 |
Personal vehicle | 27.9 | 0.179 |
Live in Ilala | 26.5 | 0.288 |
Having help with housework | 82.7 | 0.886 |
Partner ANC attendance | 64.8 | 0.045 |
Escorted by family member to ANC | 52.8 | 0.049 |
Awareness of GDM | 45.0 | < 0.001 |
Health worker communication | 27.7 | < 0.001 |