ArticleJMIR formative research2020
Barriers to Gestational Diabetes Management and Preferred Interventions for Women With Gestational Diabetes in Singapore: Mixed Methods Study.
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The Acceptability and Feasibility of Using a Social Media Platform to Provide Continuous Support in the Follow-up Management of Gestational Diabetes: A Pilot Randomised Controlled Trial
AI-Powered CURAᵀᴹ Application for Identifying At-Risk Pregnancies in Obstetric Management: A Randomized Controlled Trial (CURAte)
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21 citing papers in PubMed, 6 syntheses or guidelines pooled it, 36 citations in OpenAlex.
- Women's perspectives to improve prenatal care for gestational diabetes: A systematic review and meta-aggregation of qualitative studies.Acta obstetricia et gynecologica Scandinavica · 2025Pooled it
- The Effect of Smartphone Application-Based Self-Management Interventions Compared to Face-to-Face Diabetic Interventions for Pregnant Women With Gestational Diabetes Mellitus: A Meta-Analysis.Journal of diabetes research · 2025Pooled it
- Self-reported barriers in self-management of women with gestational diabetes: A systematic review of qualitative studies.Nursing open · 2023Pooled it
- Self-management and self-efficacy of women with gestational diabetes mellitus: a systematic review.Global health action · 2022Pooled it
- Is self-management a burden? What are the experiences of women self-managing chronic conditions during pregnancy? A systematic review.BMJ open · 2022Pooled it
- Effectiveness and Usability of Digital Tools to Support Dietary Self-Management of Gestational Diabetes Mellitus: A Systematic Review.Nutrients · 2021Pooled it
- WeChat-Delivered Mobile Medical Nutrition Therapy Intervention in Gestational Diabetes Mellitus: Randomized Controlled Trial.JMIR mHealth and uHealth · 2026Trial
- Experiences of using a digital type 2 diabetes prevention application designed to support women with previous gestational diabetes.BMC health services research · 2021Trial
- Women's Usage Behavior and Perceived Usefulness with Using a Mobile Health Application for Gestational Diabetes Mellitus: Mixed-Methods Study.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2021Trial
- Obstacles and Enablers Related to Gestational Diabetes Self-Management: Systematic Review Using the Socio-Eecological Model.JMIR diabetes · 2026Review
- Assessment tools for disease risk perception in chronic patients: theoretical frameworks, psychometric properties, and clinical applications.Frontiers in public health · 2026Review
- Understanding gestational diabetes in Hong Kong: women's needs, self-management challenges, and the potential of digital health solutions in culturally sensitive care.BMC pregnancy and childbirth · 2025Article
- Transplacental transfer efficiency of environmental chemicals in association with gestational diabetes mellitus.Environment international · 2025Article
- Development of a Smartphone App for Women Living With Gestational Diabetes Mellitus: Qualitative Study.JMIR diabetes · 2025Article
- Patient-Centred Gestational Diabetes Care: Preference Elicitation Methods and Machine Learning Innovations.Patient preference and adherence · 2025Review
- Why patients' knowledge alone isn't enough: examining behavioral and attitudinal gaps in gestational diabetes management among Chinese women.Frontiers in public health · 2025Article
- Effects of multidimensional exercise management on self-efficacy, blood glucose control, and delivery outcomes in pregnant women with gestational diabetes mellitus.Frontiers in physiology · 2024Article
- A scoping review of gestational diabetes mellitus healthcare: experiences of care reported by pregnant women internationally.BMC pregnancy and childbirth · 2022Article
- The Perspectives of Diabetes Educators and Dietitians on Diet and Lifestyle Management for Gestational Diabetes Mellitus: A Qualitative Study.Journal of diabetes research · 2022Article
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Abstract
backgroundGestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is associated with risks for both the mother and child. The escalated prevalence of GDM because of obesity and changes in screening criteria demands for greater health care needs than before.
objectiveThis study aimed to understand the perception of patients and health care providers of the barriers to GDM management and preferred interventions to manage GDM in an Asian setting.
methodsThis mixed methods study used a convergent parallel design. Survey data were collected from 216 women with GDM, and semistructured interviews were conducted with 15 women and with 8 health care providers treating patients with GDM. Participants were recruited from 2 specialized GDM clinics at the National University Hospital, Singapore.
resultsThe patients were predominantly Chinese (102/214, 47.6%), employed (201/272, 73.9%), with higher education (150/216, 69.4%) and prenatal attendance at a private clinic (138/214, 64.2%), already on diet control (210/214, 98.1%), and receiving support and information from the GDM clinic (194/215, 90.2%) and web-based sources (131/215, 60.9%). In particular, working women reported barriers to GDM management, including the lack of reminders for blood glucose monitoring, diet control, and insufficient time for exercise. Most women preferred getting such support directly from health care providers, whether at the GDM clinic (174/215, 80.9%) or elsewhere (116/215, 53.9%). Smartphone apps were the preferred means of additional intervention. Desirable intervention features identified by patients included more information on GDM, diet and exercise options, reminders for blood glucose testing, a platform to record blood glucose readings and illustrate or understand trends, and a means to communicate with care providers.
conclusionsA GDM-focused smartphone app that is able to integrate testing, education, and communication may be a feasible and acceptable intervention to provide support to women with GDM, particularly for working women.
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