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Nurses and health workers showed improved knowledge and confidence in educating women about gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) after completing online training modules. This enhances diabetes prevention recommendations for at-risk mothers.

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Area of Science:

  • Medical Education
  • Public Health
  • Endocrinology

Background:

  • Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) affects up to 50% of women, increasing their risk for type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM).
  • Limited diabetes education is provided during and after pregnancy for women with GDM.
  • Online training modules were developed to address this educational gap for healthcare providers.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess the impact of interactive online training modules on healthcare providers' knowledge, self-efficacy, attitudes, and intentions regarding GDM education and prevention.
  • To evaluate the effectiveness of a novel training program for nurses and community health workers involved in GDM care.
  • To identify improvements in provider preparedness for diabetes prevention counseling post-intervention.

Main Methods:

  • Interactive online modules on GDM were delivered to clinical staff in the US.
  • Pre- and post-training surveys assessed changes in GDM knowledge, self-efficacy, attitudes, and intention to recommend prevention.
  • Statistical analysis used non-parametric Wilcoxon matched-pair signed rank tests to compare pre- and post-training scores.

Main Results:

  • Significant improvements were observed in GDM knowledge (56.5% to 78.3%, p<0.001).
  • Self-efficacy for providing diabetes education increased significantly (6.60 to 9.33, p<0.001).
  • Positive changes were noted in attitudes toward tight glycemic control (4.07 to 4.43, p=0.003) and intention to recommend prevention (4.81 to 5.00, p=0.009).

Conclusions:

  • Completion of the online modules significantly enhanced healthcare providers' knowledge and self-efficacy in managing GDM.
  • The training positively influenced providers' attitudes and intentions to recommend diabetes prevention strategies.
  • This educational intervention shows promise for improving care and outcomes for women at risk of T2DM post-GDM.