Purpose: Analyzing information based on individual needs can maximize the effectiveness of education,
leading to changes in personal health behaviors. This cross-sectional descriptive survey study aimed to
identify the characteristics of mothers who experienced gestational diabetes mellitus and correlate the
factors associated with their information needs.
Methods: The participants were 298 women between the ages of 20 and 49 years who were pregnant
and diagnosed with gestational diabetes at the time of the study, or who were diagnosed with gestational
diabetes mellitus within five years after delivery. The average age of the participants was
34.28 years. After comparing participants’ demographics, diabetes, and breastfeeding-related characteristics
according to their need for information on breastfeeding, a multiple logistic regression analysis
was performed.
Results: Factors associated with participants’ need for information on breastfeeding were economic
conditions, usual body mass index, current pregnancy, and experience of breastfeeding.
Conclusion: The findings can be used to implement programs that meet the needs of these women and
help improve maternal and pediatric health and quality of life