Gestational diabetes & diabetes in pregnancy
Structured group education programme and accompanying mHealth intervention to promote physical activity in women with a history of gestational diabetes: A randomised controlled trial
Authors' conclusion
The intervention improved confidence in exercise and quality of life. Further research is needed to improve participant engagement with physical activity interventions in multi-ethnic populations with a history of gestational diabetes.
Study context
- Population
- Women with prior GDM, recruited from two hospitals; 35.1 ± 5.1 years; 40% ethnic minority
- Participants
- 293 women
- Comparison
- Hybrid lifestyle intervention vs routine care
- Primary endpoint
- Change in objectively measured physical activity
- Follow-up
- 12 months
Methodological detailsparallel arms
- Parallel arms
Primary result
As reported in the abstract
Non-significant increase in physical activity; between-group difference
0.95 mg (−0.46 to 2.37) (95% CI)
Equivalent to approximately
500 steps per day
Secondary outcomes
| Outcome | Difference (95% CI) | P value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Self-efficacy for exerciseInterventionvs Controls | 0.54 (0.05–1.102) | P = 0.029 | |
| AnxietyInterventionvs Controls | −0.91 (−1.74 to −0.09) | P = 0.031 | |
| Quality of lifeInterventionvs Controls | 0.05 (0.004–0.09) | P = 0.032 | |
| −2−1012Difference (linear scale) |
Original publication
Structured group education programme and accompanying mHealth intervention to promote physical activity in women with a history of gestational diabetes: A randomised controlled trial. Diabet Med. Published 4 May 2023. doi:10.
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