Exploring women's preferences for diabetes prevention programs after gestational diabetes: A qualitative descriptive study
Authors' conclusion
Women with GDM desire the support of a DPP to avoid diabetes that considers their unique needs. A tailored approach that accounts for the capabilities, opportunities and motivations distinct to new mothers may optimize DPP uptake and engagement.
Study context
- Population
- Women with gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM); postpartum DPP planned for multi-centre implementation in Ontario, Canada
- Outcome
- Perspectives and preferences of women with GDM regarding a postpartum DPP
Methodological detailssemi-structured interviews, directed content analysis, mapped to Capability, Opportunity, Motivation - Behavior (COM-B) Model of Behavior Change
- Semi-structured interviews
- Directed content analysis
- Mapped to COM-B Model of Behavior Change
Main finding
As reported in the abstract
Findings mapped to COM-B Model
- Three findings and six sub-findings coinciding with COM-B components
- Capability (physical, psychological): balancing ability to make behavior changes and their emotional impact
- Opportunity (physical, social): physical limitations of behavior changes and participating in a community of new mothers
- Motivation (reflexive, automatic): reasons for avoiding diabetes and understanding the correlation between diet, physical activity and well-being
Original publication
Exploring women's preferences for diabetes prevention programs after gestational diabetes: A qualitative descriptive study. Diabet Med. Published 25 June 2026. doi:10.
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