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mHealth improves self-efficacy in diabetes patients more than peer education

Última actualización 8 de julio de 2026

Key finding

The mean self-efficacy score of patients in the peer education group increased significantly after training (p = 0.01).

This study examined the impact of healthy lifestyle education on self-efficacy in patients with Type 2 diabetes, finding significant improvements in self-efficacy scores for peer education and mHealth application groups.

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EvidenceScore™

Moderate

Study type

RCTs

Follow-up

Extended (5–20+ y)

Risk of bias

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Study focus

This study examined the impact of healthy lifestyle education on self-efficacy in patients with Type 2 diabetes, finding significant improvements in self-efficacy scores for peer education and mHealth application groups.

Clinical relevance

Improving self-efficacy in patients with Type 2 diabetes is crucial as it can lead to better self-management of the disease, potentially reducing complications and improving overall health outcomes. This study highlights effective educational strategies that can empower patients and enhance their ability to manage diabetes.

Keep in mind

The study did not assess long-term effects of the interventions. Sample size and demographic diversity may limit generalizability. Potential biases in self-reported measures could affect results.

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Azad F, Seyedeh AS, Zahra F, Alireza M. The Effect of Healthy Lifestyle Education on Self-Efficacy in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes: A Randomized Clinical Trial. Health Science Reports. 2025;8(3):e70596. doi:10.1002/hsr2.70596

Efectos Principales

The peer education group demonstrated a significant increase in self-efficacy score by 6.51 points (p = 0.01).

The mHealth application group showed a significant increase in self-efficacy score by 16.11 points (p = 0.02).

The control group experienced a decrease in self-efficacy score by 1.27 points, with no significant difference (p = 0.13).

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Evidence Context

This study contributes evidence to Mobile app for diabetes self-management, Peer-support lifestyle program and Mean self-efficacy score.

Primary intervention

Mobile app for diabetes self-management

Primary outcomes

  • Mean self-efficacy score

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Moderate contributionModerate confidenceNetwork score: 56

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Related topics

2

Evidence pairs

217

Related studies

High relevance in at least one topic

Why it is useful

  • Contributes to 2 evidence relationships
  • Includes primary outcome data
  • Linked to 1 direct semantic evidence topic

Topic contributions

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Contributes evidence

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Evidencia principal

Tema de evidencia

Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support

matched_intervention

Evidencia relacionada

Tema de evidencia

Diabetes Technology

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Study findings

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Mean self-efficacy score

Mobile app for diabetes self-management → Mean self-efficacy score

Mobile app for diabetes self-management → Mean self-efficacy score

Evidence Intelligence™
EvidenceScore™
Emerging
Score 59 · Based on 1 study
ImpactScore™
100
Very Positive
ConsistencyScore™
unclear
Not enough independent studies
Estudios de apoyo: Basado en 1 estudio
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Mean self-efficacy score

Peer-support lifestyle program → Mean self-efficacy score

Peer-support lifestyle program → Mean self-efficacy score

Evidence Intelligence™
EvidenceScore™
Emerging
Score 59 · Based on 1 study
ImpactScore™
100
Very Positive
ConsistencyScore™
unclear
Not enough independent studies
Estudios de apoyo: Basado en 1 estudio
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evidence suggest

La Evidencia Sugiere

  • Peer education improved self-efficacy by 6.51 points (p = 0.01).
  • mHealth application increased self-efficacy by 16.11 points (p = 0.02).
  • Control group showed a decrease in self-efficacy by 1.27 points (p = 0.13).
who this applies

A quién se aplica

  • Adults diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes.
  • Patients seeking to improve their self-management skills.
keep in mind

Tener en Cuenta

  • Results may not apply to younger populations or those with Type 1 diabetes.
  • The study's short duration limits understanding of long-term benefits.
  • Further research is needed to explore the effectiveness across diverse populations.
between the lines

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  • The study did not assess long-term effects of the interventions.
  • Sample size and demographic diversity may limit generalizability.
  • Potential biases in self-reported measures could affect results.

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Relationships organized using the Dediabetes Evidence Intelligence™ framework.

This study contributes to evidence on Mobile app for diabetes self-management and Mean self-efficacy score, Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support (DSMES) Programs and Mean self-efficacy score.

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Does Mobile app for diabetes self-management improve mean self-efficacy score?

Emerging Evidence

Mobile app for diabetes self-management appears to improve Mean self-efficacy score.

ConsistencyScore™: Consistency cannot yet be determined from the available evidence.

Ranked evidence signals

  1. 1

    Mean self-efficacy score

    EvidenceScore™ Emerging | EvidenceScore™ 59.0 | strong positive | ConsistencyScore™ Unclear | 1 study

Why this answer: This answer is based on a single supporting study.

Limitations

  • Only one supporting study is available.
  • Consistency cannot yet be determined.
  • Population details are unavailable.
1 supporting studyUpdated: Jul 2026

Does Peer-support lifestyle program improve mean self-efficacy score?

Emerging Evidence

Peer-support lifestyle program appears to improve Mean self-efficacy score.

ConsistencyScore™: Consistency cannot yet be determined from the available evidence.

Ranked evidence signals

  1. 1

    Mean self-efficacy score

    EvidenceScore™ Emerging | EvidenceScore™ 59.0 | strong positive | ConsistencyScore™ Unclear | 1 study

Why this answer: This answer is based on a single supporting study.

Limitations

  • Only one supporting study is available.
  • Consistency cannot yet be determined.
  • Population details are unavailable.
1 supporting studyUpdated: Jul 2026
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