Browsing Research Publications by Author "Muhwava, Lorrein Shamiso"
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Experiences of lifestyle change among women with gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM): A behavioural diagnosis using the COM-B model in a low-income setting
Muhwava, Lorrein Shamiso; Murphy, Katherine; Zarowsky, Christina (PLOS ONE, 2019)Lifestyle change can reduce the risk of developing type 2 diabetes among women with prior gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM). While understanding women’s lived experiences and views around GDM is critical to the development ... -
Perspectives on the psychological and emotional burden of having gestational diabetes amongst low-income women in Cape Town, South Africa
Zarowsky, Christina; Muhwava, Lorrein Shamiso; Murphy, Katherine M. (Springer Nature, 2020)Background: The diagnosis of gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) may affect women's mental wellbeing, functioning and quality of life, with potentially negative effects on treatment adherence. Identifying and addressing ... -
Policies and clinical practices relating to the management of gestational diabetes mellitus in the public health sector, South Africa – a qualitative study
Muhwava, Lorrein Shamiso; Murphy, Katherine; Zarowsky, Christina; Levitt, Naomi (BioMed Central, 2018)BACKGROUND: Women with a prior gestational diabetes have an increased lifetime risk of developing type 2 diabetes. Although post-partum follow-up for GDM women is essential to prevent progression to type 2 diabetes, it is ...