Universal and Selective Screening for Detection of Hyperglycaemia in Pregnancy in Low Income Country: An Appraisal of Figo Recommendation on Universal Screening.
The detection of HIP, GDM and DIP is similar using the two screening methods. However, about half of the cases of HIP would be missed with selective screening. Obstetricians are therefore encouraged to adopt the universal screening method as selective screening is associated with missed diagnosis of HIP.
Authors
- J E Nnagbo
- E C Ezugwu
- G U Odoh
- E I Iloghalu
- E O Ugwu
- C C Dim
- P C Udealor
Institutions
- University of Nigeria (NG)
- Enugu State University of Science and Technology (NG)
- University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital (NG)
Publication Details
- Journal
- PubMed
- Published
- 2025-08-29
- Primary Topic
- Gestational Diabetes Research and Management
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00