Structured group education programme and accompanying mHealth intervention to promote physical activity in women with a history of gestational diabetes: A randomised controlled trial
Dallosso, Helen Brough, Christopher Schreder, Sally
Dallosso, Helen
Brough, Christopher
Schreder, Sally
Abstract
Aims: Assess effectiveness of a hybrid intervention targeting physical activity in women with prior gestational diabetes.
Methods: Randomised controlled trial with parallel arms. 293 women (35.1 ± 5.1 years; 40% ethnic minority) recruited from two hospitals and randomised to routine care or hybrid lifestyle intervention comprising two group sessions and access to a mobile web app. Primary outcome was a change in objectively measured physical activity at 12 months. Secondary outcomes included self-efficacy for exercise, quality of life and anxiety and depression. Linear regression compared outcome measures between groups.
Results: 83% of intervention participants attended at least one group session, of who 66% registered to use the app. There was a non-significant increase in physical activity at 12 months (between-group difference of 0.95 mg [95% CI: -0.46 to 2.37]), equivalent to approximately 500 steps per day. Intervention participants reported higher self-efficacy for exercise (0.54, 95% CI: 0.05 to 1.102; p = 0.029), lower anxiety (-0.91, 95% CI: -1.74 to -0.09; p = 0.031), and higher quality of life (0.05, 95% CI: 0.004 to 0.09; p = 0.032), compared to controls.
Conclusions: 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.
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2023-04-16
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Khunti, K., Sukumar, N., Waheed, G., Gillies, C., Dallosso, H., Brough, C., Davies, M. J., Fitzpatrick, C., Gray, L. J., Highton, P., Rowlands, A., Schreder, S., Yates, T., & Saravanan, P. (2023). Structured group education programme and accompanying mHealth intervention to promote physical activity in women with a history of gestational diabetes: A randomised controlled trial. Diabetic medicine : a journal of the British Diabetic Association, 40(7), e15118. https://doi.org/10.1111/dme.15118