The Effects of Health Education using the LINE Application and Promoting Self-management on Blood Sugar Levels (2-hour postprandial), Appropriate Weight Gain and Pregnancy outcomes among Women with Gestational Diabetes Mellitus at Lampang Hospital
Abstract
This quasi-experimental research aimed to evaluate and compare the average postprandial blood sugar levels at 2 hours, appropriate weight gain, and pregnancy outcomes in women with Gestational Diabetes Mellitus between two groups: one that received and promoted self-management, and the other that received routine health education, at the Antenatal Clinic and Labor Room, Lampang Hospital. The sample consisted of 90 participants, divided into two groups. The research instruments comprised of a personal data and obstetric data questionnaire, a blood glucose record form, and a pregnancy outcome record form. The statistical independent t-test and Fisher’s exact test was use for analysis.
The study’s findings indicated that women in the experimental group with Gestational Diabetes Mellitus exhibited significantly less appropriate weight gain compared to the control group. The showed a significant increase in weight of 8.7 ±4.8 kg and 11.2 ±6.7 kg, respectively (p=0.004). The experimental group displayed a significantly greater rate of weight gain, at 71.11%, compared to the control group’s 40.0% (p< .05). There were no significant differences observed in mean 2-hour postpartum blood sugar levels or pregnancy outcomes between the two groups.
The utilization of LINE applications and the promotion of self-management may prove beneficial in assisting women afflicted with gestational diabetes mellitus in managing their appropriate weight gain. Hence, it is suggested that such practices be implemented in hospitals that offer comparable levels of service.
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