Performing an oral glucose tolerance test during pregnancy

Aim: The goal of this study was to establish the level awareness amongst pregnant women in terms preparation for an oral glucose tolerance test (oGTT), compare results two waves data collection, and identify most frequent preanalytical mistakes made connection oGTT. Design: Comparison 2 cross-sectional studies. Methods: From 2013–2017 independent questionnaire studies were performed on a total 477 Olomouc ZlĂ­n regions. A 225 respondents took part Study 1 (2013–2014), 252 (2016–2017). Acquired analysed using descriptive statistics focused substantive significance results, as well inference statistics. Results: Based sum index, overall had increased slightly (by 0.41 points out 5), Cohen’s d = 0.3 suggests effect only mediocre. Fifteen erroneous processes found. However, these a decreasing trend once guidelines been unified. Conclusion: more reliable performance oGTT certified laboratories declared by 2. awareness, checking their adherence regime before during course measuring still inadequate. It is necessary improve women’s how perform correctly ensure least possible distortion results.