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Area of Science:

  • Obstetrics and Gynecology
  • Endocrinology
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) affects up to 50% of women, increasing risks for adverse maternal and infant outcomes.
  • Limited availability of diabetes education for expectant mothers with GDM hinders postpartum diabetes screening.
  • GDM necessitates comprehensive education on nutrition, exercise, and long-term T2DM risks.

Approach:

  • Developed four interactive online training modules for nurses and community health workers on GDM management and education.
  • Modules included case studies and knowledge assessments, disseminated via professional organizations.
  • Assessed changes in knowledge, self-efficacy, attitudes, and intentions using pre- and post-training surveys and non-parametric tests.

Key Points:

  • Completion of online modules significantly improved GDM knowledge (56.5% to 78.3%).
  • Training enhanced self-efficacy in providing diabetes education (median scores 6.60 to 9.33).
  • Participants showed improved attitudes toward tight glycemic control and increased intentions to recommend prevention (p < 0.009).

Conclusions:

  • Interactive online modules effectively improved healthcare providers' knowledge, self-efficacy, and attitudes regarding GDM education and prevention.
  • Enhanced accessibility of such training curricula is vital for improving diabetes education for women with GDM.
  • This intervention supports better postpartum diabetes screening and management strategies.