Effect of Web-Based Education on Gestational Diabetes Mellitus and Health Management Self Efficacy

Effect of Web-Based Education Related to Gestational Diabetes Mellitus on Women Health Management Self Efficacy and Maternal-Fetal-Neonatal Results

This randomized controlled study aimed to examine the effect of web-based education related to Gestational Diabetes Mellitus on women health management self-efficacy and maternal-fetal-neonatal results.

Objective: To examine the effect of web-based education related to Gestational Diabetes Mellitus on women health management self-efficacy and maternal-fetal-neonatal results.

Design: Randomized controlled study. Patients: Thirty one pregnant women were included in the intervention group and thirty four pregnant women in the control group.

Interventions: For 8 weeks, web-based education for Gestational Diabetes Mellitus was offered to pregnant women who diagnosed with Gestational Diabetes Mellitus for the first time. The data were collected before web-based education, after web-based education and postpartum between 4-12 weeks at three different times. Control group was offered routine clinical procedure.

Main Outcome Measures: health management self efficacy (primary outcomes), maternal-fetal-neonatal results (secondary outcome).

Inclusion Criteria:

• Being 18 years or older
• Being primigravida or multigravida
• Getting a diagnosis of Gestational Diabetes Mellitus
• Having a gestational week between 24-28
• Having a single fetus
• Ability to use the Internet (Computer, tablet, smart phone, etc.)
• Voluntary participation in the research

Exclusion Criteria:

• Having a diagnosis of Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
• Having another chronic disease
• Having a visual or hearing impairment
• Having a psychiatric medical diagnosis
• Having a diagnosis of risky pregnancy not related to GDM