The Norwegian Directorate of Health has commissioned the Norwegian Institute of Public Health to conduct a systematic mapping review about women’s experiences of taking the glucose tolerance test in order to identify gestational diabetes.
While planning a revision of the Norwegian National Guideline for gestational diabetes, the Norwegian Directorate of Health wish to have an overview of published research about women’s experiences with the glucose tolerance test for identifying gestational diabetes. In what way are their feelings, awareness and attitudes about their pregnancy and own health affected by taking the test?