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- Score 69 · Based on 2 studies
- ImpactScore™
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- ConsistencyScore™
- 100
- consistent
Supporting studies: Based on 2 studies
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Counseling reduces anxiety and depression in gestational diabetes.
Last updated August 16, 2026
Key finding
Mean anxiety scores decreased from 6.85 (2.11) to 2.07 (1.14) in the intervention group.
This study evaluated the impact of mental health-based self-care counseling on anxiety and depression in women with gestational diabetes, finding significant reductions in anxiety scores.
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EvidenceScore™
Moderate
Study type
RCTs
Follow-up
Short-Term (≤3 mo)
Risk of bias
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Study focus
This study evaluated the impact of mental health-based self-care counseling on anxiety and depression in women with gestational diabetes, finding significant reductions in anxiety scores.
Clinical relevance
This study highlights the importance of addressing mental health in women with gestational diabetes, as effective counseling can lead to significant improvements in anxiety and self-efficacy. These findings suggest that integrating mental health support into diabetes care could enhance overall well-being during pregnancy.
Keep in mind
The effectiveness of the intervention remains unclear due to limited data. The study may not be generalizable to all populations of women with gestational diabetes. Sample size and demographic details were not specified.
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Mahboubeh D, Hajar A, Fatemeh N, Mahbobeh F, Hemmat G, Satinik D. Mental health-based self-care counseling reduces anxiety and depression in women with gestational diabetes. BMC Psychiatry. 2025;25:1130. doi:10.1186/s12888-025-07605-6
Main Effects
Anxiety scores decreased significantly from 6.85 to 2.07 (p=0.001).
Depression scores showed a reduction from 6.03 to 5.15 (p=0.001).
Health-promoting behaviors increased significantly in the intervention group.
Self-efficacy scores improved significantly in the intervention group.
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Evidence Context
This study contributes evidence to Behavioral counseling and Anxiety score, Depression score, Mean self-efficacy score, and 2 more.
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Primary intervention
Behavioral counseling
Primary outcomes
- Anxiety score
- Depression score
- Mean self-efficacy score
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Moderate contributionModerate confidenceNetwork score: 63
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- Contributes to 5 evidence relationships
- Includes primary outcome data
- Linked to 1 direct semantic evidence topic
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Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support (DSMES) Programs and Mental Health
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Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support
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Evidence Intelligence™
- EvidenceScore™
- Moderate
- Score 69 · Based on 2 studies
- ImpactScore™
- 100
- Very Positive
- ConsistencyScore™
- 100
- consistent
Supporting studies: Based on 2 studies
Add to Evidence TrackerMean self-efficacy score
Behavioral counseling → Mean self-efficacy score
Behavioral counseling → Mean self-efficacy score
Evidence Intelligence™
- EvidenceScore™
- Emerging
- Score 59 · Based on 1 study
- ImpactScore™
- 50
- Neutral
- ConsistencyScore™
- unclear
- Not enough independent studies
Supporting studies: Based on 1 study
Add to Evidence TrackerEvidence Intelligence™
- EvidenceScore™
- Emerging
- Score 59 · Based on 1 study
- ImpactScore™
- 50
- Neutral
- ConsistencyScore™
- unclear
- Not enough independent studies
Supporting studies: Based on 1 study
Add to Evidence TrackerOverall health-promoting lifestyle score measured by HPLP-II
Behavioral counseling → Overall health-promoting lifestyle score measured by HPLP-II
Behavioral counseling → Overall health-promoting lifestyle score measured by HPLP-II
Evidence Intelligence™
- EvidenceScore™
- Emerging
- Score 59 · Based on 1 study
- ImpactScore™
- 50
- Neutral
- ConsistencyScore™
- unclear
- Not enough independent studies
Supporting studies: Based on 1 study
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Evidence Suggest
- Anxiety scores decreased by 4.78 points, indicating significant improvement.
- Depression scores reduced by 0.88 points, showing a positive trend.
- Self-efficacy and health-promoting behaviors increased, though specific values were not provided.
Who this applies to
- Women diagnosed with gestational diabetes.
- Participants seeking mental health support during pregnancy.
Keep in Mind
- Results may not apply to all women with gestational diabetes due to sample limitations.
- The study did not provide detailed demographic information, which may affect generalizability.
- Further research is needed to confirm the long-term benefits of this counseling approach.
Between the Lines
- The effectiveness of the intervention remains unclear due to limited data.
- The study may not be generalizable to all populations of women with gestational diabetes.
- Sample size and demographic details were not specified.
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This study contributes to evidence on Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support (DSMES) Programs and Mental Health, Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support (DSMES) Programs and Mental Health.
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Evidence Intelligence™
- EvidenceScore™
- Moderate
- Score 69 · Based on 2 studies
- ImpactScore™
- 100
- Very Positive
- ConsistencyScore™
- 100
- consistent
Supporting studies: Based on 2 studies
View evidenceBehavioral & Lifestyle
Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support (DSMES) Programs → Mental Health
Behavioral & Lifestyle
Evidence Intelligence™
- EvidenceScore™
- Moderate
- Score 69 · Based on 2 studies
- ImpactScore™
- 100
- Very Positive
- ConsistencyScore™
- 100
- consistent
Supporting studies: Based on 2 studies
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Does Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support (DSMES) Programs improve mental health?
Strong Evidence
Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support (DSMES) Programs may improve Mental Health.
ConsistencyScore™: Results are generally consistent across studies.
Ranked evidence signals
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Anxiety score
EvidenceScore™ Moderate | EvidenceScore™ 69.0 | strong positive | ConsistencyScore™ Consistent | 1 study
- 2
Depression score
EvidenceScore™ Moderate | EvidenceScore™ 69.0 | strong positive | ConsistencyScore™ Consistent | 1 study
- 3
Mental health
EvidenceScore™ Emerging | EvidenceScore™ 59.0 | neutral | ConsistencyScore™ Unclear | 1 study
Why this answer: This answer is based on 12 supporting studies with generally consistent results and a positive effect signal.
Limitations
- Population details are unavailable.
Does Behavioral counseling improve mean self-efficacy score?
Emerging Evidence
Current evidence does not show a clear benefit of Behavioral counseling for Mean self-efficacy score.
ConsistencyScore™: Consistency cannot yet be determined from the available evidence.
Ranked evidence signals
- 1
Mean self-efficacy score
EvidenceScore™ Emerging | EvidenceScore™ 59.0 | neutral | 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.
Does Behavioral counseling improve overall health-promoting lifestyle score measured by hplp-ii?
Emerging Evidence
Current evidence does not show a clear benefit of Behavioral counseling for Overall health-promoting lifestyle score measured by HPLP-II.
ConsistencyScore™: Consistency cannot yet be determined from the available evidence.
Ranked evidence signals
- 1
Overall health-promoting lifestyle score measured by HPLP-II
EvidenceScore™ Emerging | EvidenceScore™ 59.0 | neutral | 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.
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