Exploring CALD and Non-CALD Women's Behavioral and Dietary Responses to a Low-Intensity Intervention for Gestational Diabetes.

ABSTRACT:

Background/objectives

Cultural backgrounds can shape dietary beliefs, food preferences, and attitudes toward health interventions. However, limited research has explored adherence or behavioral responses following a dietary intervention in women from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds. This secondary analysis of a randomized controlled feasibility trial in women with gestational diabetes (GDM) explored differences in adherence, satisfaction, and behavior change between CALD and White (non-CALD) women.

Methods

Thirty-eight participants were randomized to the dietary intervention (individualized, culturally tailored dietary advice) or standard care. Data collected at baseline (26-32 weeks' gestation) and end of study (close to delivery) included a behavio

SUBMITTER: Liu K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12567258 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature