Developing a comprehensive structured program for managing gestational diabetes mellitus and preventing type 2 diabetes mellitus in Chinese women: a multi-method study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) affects pregnancy outcomes and increases the risk of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) postpartum. Traditional health education interventions have shown positive effects, but adherence to lifestyle management and motivation for continued postpartum care still require improvement. This study aimed to develop a comprehensive structured program for Chinese women with GDM to improve adherence to lifestyle management and motivation for postpartum care, thereby reducing future T2DM risk.

Methods

The development of this program was divided into five steps: (1) Analysis: a summary of evidence and the analysis of needs, population characteristics, teaching content, and teaching environment; (2) Design: the design of learning objectives, te

SUBMITTER: Huang J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12353735 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature