Aboriginal Women's Experiences With Gestational Diabetes Mellitus: A Participatory Study With Mi'kmaq Women in Canada. (April 2016)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Whitty-Rogers, Joanne; Caine, Vera; Cameron, Brenda
• Is Part Of: Advances in nursing science. Volume 39:Number 2(2016)
• Page Start: 181
• Page End: 198
• Publication Date: 2016-04
• Subjects: Aboriginal -- barriers -- colonialism -- cultural safety -- gestational diabetes mellitus -- Mi'kmaq women -- pregnancy -- social determinants of health; Nursing -- Periodicals; Nursing -- Social aspects -- Periodicals; Nursing -- Psychological aspects -- Periodicals; Psychiatric nursing -- Periodicals; 362.173
• DOI: 10.1097/ANS.0000000000000115
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0161-9268

Abstract

Abstract : In Canada, diabetes is 3 to 5 times more common among Aboriginal people than in the general population. Women with a diagnosis of gestational diabetes mellitus have an increased risk of developing glucose intolerance later in life, with almost half developing type II diabetes within 15 years. A participatory action research study using a Two-Eyed Seeing approach was conducted. Conversational interviews with 9 Mi'kmaq women who experienced gestational diabetes mellitus and talking circles were held. Hermeneutic phenomenology was used for data analysis. Themes included life-altering experience; barriers limiting access to health care; social support during pregnancy; and feeling compelled to take action.