Unveiling perceptions of maternity care Experience among women with Gestational Diabetes Mellitus: Insights from Principal Component Analysis Approach

One serious pregnancy condition that affects both the health of the mother and the newborn is gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM). The experiences of women with GDM are significantly shaped by the caliber of maternity care. Improvements in healthcare delivery can be guided by an understanding of the major elements impacting their opinions of maternity care. The purpose of this study is to use Principal Component Analysis (PCA) to determine and examine the main factors affecting how women with GDM perceive their experiences receiving maternity care. Women with GDM who received maternity care at a tertiary healthcare facility participated in a cross-sectional study. A validated questionnaire that evaluated communication, emotional support, accessibility, and the caliber of medical services were used to gather data on maternity care. PCA was used to extract important. components that significantly contribute to the overall perception of maternity care. Key determinants of the maternal care experience were found by PCA to be medical interventions and personalized care (12.4%), emotional and psychological support (17.3%), accessibility and continuity of care (14.8%), and healthcare provider communication (variance explained: 28.5%). Overall, women's experiences with maternity care were better when they expressed greater satisfaction with provider communication and emotional support. The maternity care experience of women with GDM is greatly influenced by accessible, patient-centered care, emotional support, and effective communication. Maternal satisfaction and health outcomes can be improved by fortifying these elements through changes in policy and practice. The long-term effects of maternity care experiences on postpartum health and diabetes treatment adherence require more investigation.