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- ImpactScore™
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- ConsistencyScore™
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- Not enough independent studies
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Health promotion intervention may reduce T2DM risk in women with GDM
Last updated September 9, 2026
Key finding
The penetration rate was 38.0% (867/2279).
The Face-it trial investigated a health promotion intervention for women with recent gestational diabetes, achieving a penetration rate of 38.0%.
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EvidenceScore™
Moderate
Study type
RCTs
Follow-up
Long-Term (1–5 y)
Risk of bias
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Study focus
The Face-it trial investigated a health promotion intervention for women with recent gestational diabetes, achieving a penetration rate of 38.0%.
Clinical relevance
This research is significant as it addresses the health needs of women who have experienced gestational diabetes, a condition that can lead to long-term health issues. Understanding participation rates and demographic characteristics can help tailor interventions to improve health outcomes for this population.
Keep in mind
The effectiveness of the intervention remains unclear. Limited generalizability due to the specific population studied. Potential unmeasured confounders affecting outcomes.
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Journal Reference
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Nanna HJ, Karoline KN, Inger KD, et al. Face-it: A randomized controlled trial for women with recent gestational diabetes mellitus. BMJ Open Diabetes Research & Care. 2023;11(5):e003529. doi:10.1136/bmjdrc-2023-003529
Main Effects
The penetration rate of the intervention was 38.0% (867/2279).
The participation rate in glycated hemoglobin screening was 32.9% (285/867).
The mean age of participants was 32.7 (±4.8) years.
69.8% of participants had a partner who participated.
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Evidence Context
This study contributes evidence to Health promotion intervention and BMI, Comparison of characteristics by partner participation, Mean age of participants, and 3 more.
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Primary intervention
Health promotion intervention
Primary outcomes
- BMI
- Comparison of characteristics by partner participation
- Mean age of participants
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- Contributes to 6 evidence relationships
- Includes primary outcome data
- Linked to 1 direct semantic evidence topic
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Study findings
The primary outcomes reported in this study.
Comparison of characteristics by partner participation
Health promotion intervention → Comparison of characteristics by partner participation
Health promotion intervention → Comparison of characteristics by partner participation
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 TrackerMean age of participants
Health promotion intervention → Mean age of participants
Health promotion intervention → Mean age of participants
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 TrackerParticipation rate in glycated hemoglobin screening
Health promotion intervention → Participation rate in glycated hemoglobin screening
Health promotion intervention → Participation rate in glycated hemoglobin screening
Evidence Intelligence™
- EvidenceScore™
- Emerging
- Score 59 · Based on 1 study
- ImpactScore™
- 100
- Very Positive
- ConsistencyScore™
- unclear
- Not enough independent studies
Supporting studies: Based on 1 study
Add to Evidence TrackerPartner participation rate
Health promotion intervention → Partner participation rate
Health promotion intervention → Partner participation rate
Evidence Intelligence™
- EvidenceScore™
- Emerging
- Score 59 · Based on 1 study
- ImpactScore™
- 100
- Very Positive
- ConsistencyScore™
- unclear
- Not enough independent studies
Supporting studies: Based on 1 study
Add to Evidence TrackerPenetration rate
Health promotion intervention → Penetration rate
Health promotion intervention → Penetration rate
Evidence Intelligence™
- EvidenceScore™
- Emerging
- Score 59 · Based on 1 study
- ImpactScore™
- 100
- Very Positive
- ConsistencyScore™
- unclear
- Not enough independent studies
Supporting studies: Based on 1 study
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Evidence Suggest
- 38% of eligible women engaged with the health promotion program.
- 33% participated in glycated hemoglobin screening.
- Most participants were younger and more often primiparous if their partner participated.
Who this applies to
- Women with recent gestational diabetes mellitus.
- Participants with a mean age of approximately 33 years.
Keep in Mind
- The study's findings may not apply to all demographics of women with gestational diabetes.
- The effectiveness of the intervention is still uncertain.
- Further research is needed to explore long-term outcomes.
Between the Lines
- The effectiveness of the intervention remains unclear.
- Limited generalizability due to the specific population studied.
- Potential unmeasured confounders affecting outcomes.
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This study contributes to evidence on Health promotion intervention and Body Mass Index, Health promotion intervention and Comparison of characteristics by partner participation.
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Health promotion intervention → Body Mass Index
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- EvidenceScore™
- Emerging
- Score 59 · Based on 1 study
- ImpactScore™
- 50
- Neutral
- ConsistencyScore™
- unclear
- Not enough independent studies
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- 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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Questions answered by this study
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Does Health promotion intervention lower participation rate in glycated hemoglobin screening?
Emerging Evidence
Health promotion intervention appears to lower participation rate in glycated hemoglobin screening.
ConsistencyScore™: Consistency cannot yet be determined from the available evidence.
Ranked evidence signals
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Participation rate in glycated hemoglobin screening
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.
Does Health promotion intervention improve partner participation rate?
Emerging Evidence
Health promotion intervention appears to improve partner participation rate.
ConsistencyScore™: Consistency cannot yet be determined from the available evidence.
Ranked evidence signals
- 1
Partner participation rate
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.
Does Health promotion intervention improve penetration rate?
Emerging Evidence
Health promotion intervention appears to improve penetration rate.
ConsistencyScore™: Consistency cannot yet be determined from the available evidence.
Ranked evidence signals
- 1
Penetration rate
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.
Does Health promotion intervention affect BMI?
Emerging Evidence
Current evidence does not show a clear effect of Health promotion intervention on BMI.
ConsistencyScore™: Consistency cannot yet be determined from the available evidence.
Ranked evidence signals
- 1
BMI
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.
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