The 6th International Climate Change Conference (CI2C) 2025 Essaouira, Morocco

Impact of Gestational Diabetes Mellitus (GDM) on Maternal and Neonatal Health: A Retrospective Study at the Provincial Hospital Center of Essaouira

Oct 17, 2025, 12:00 PM

10m

Dar Souiri

In-person oral presentation Natural Resources, Biodiversity and Public Health Session 7 : Natural Resources, Biodiversity and Public Health

Speaker

Ms Lamia BEN KADI (Laboratory of computer mathematics and modelling of complex systems, Higher School of Technology of Essaouira, Cadi Ayyad University, Essaouira, Morocco.)

Description

Introduction: Gestational Diabetes Mellitus (GDM) is a frequent complication of pregnancy and remains a major public health concern, particularly in Morocco.
Materials and Methods: The main objective of this study was to investigate the associated factors and to determine the prevalence of GDM. This was a descriptive and analytical retrospective study based on archived delivery records from the maternity unit of Sidi Mohamed Ben Abdellah Provincial Hospital in Essaouira (Morocco) for the year 2024. Data analysis was performed using SPSS version 26 and Microsoft Excel 2016.
Results: The prevalence of GDM was 17.2% among women admitted to the maternity ward of Essaouira. Only 0.5% of pregnant women underwent the Oral Glucose Tolerance Test (OGTT). The mean age of women with GDM was 27.93 years, ranging from 16 to 46 years. Illiterate women represented 78.5% of the cases, and 96.8% were housewives. Grand multiparity was observed in 65.9% of women. Instrumental vaginal delivery (with episiotomy) accounted for 98.6% of births.
Conclusion: Pregnancy in Morocco remains high-risk despite the initiatives undertaken by the Ministry of Health and Social Protection. Strong, multidimensional strategies are urgently required to address this persistent challenge.
Keywords: Gestational Diabetes Mellitus (GDM), Antenatal Care, Pregnancy, Newborns.