Last updated September 9, 2026
Key finding
FPG decreased from 8.05 mmol/L to 4.95 mmol/L (p < 0.001)
This study evaluated the effectiveness of an Information-Motivation-Behavioral Skills (IMB) model-based nursing intervention for gestational diabetes. The IMB intervention significantly improved several health outcomes compared to traditional health education.
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Short-Term (≤3 mo)
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This study evaluated the effectiveness of an Information-Motivation-Behavioral Skills (IMB) model-based nursing intervention for gestational diabetes. The IMB intervention significantly improved several health outcomes compared to traditional health education.
These findings highlight the potential of the IMB model-based nursing intervention to enhance diabetes management during pregnancy. By effectively reducing blood glucose levels and associated complications, this approach may lead to better maternal and neonatal health outcomes, ultimately improving quality of care for women with gestational diabetes.
Limited generalizability due to specific population characteristics Potential biases in self-reported data Short follow-up period for assessing long-term outcomes
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Caihua S, Shunlian M, Xia L. Effectiveness of Information–Motivation–Behavioral Skills Model-Based Nursing Intervention in Gestational Diabetes. Women's Health Reports. 2025;6(1):956-963. doi:10.1177/26884844251380133
Fasting plasma glucose decreased by 3.1 mmol/L (p < 0.001)
HbA1c decreased by 1.62% (p < 0.001)
Insulin treatment rates were 10.8% lower in the IMB group (p = 0.003)
Cesarean section rates were 25% lower in the IMB group (p < 0.001)
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This study contributes evidence to Lifestyle intervention for prediabetes and Emergency cesarean section rate, Fasting Plasma Glucose (FPG), HbA1c, and 3 more.
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Lifestyle intervention for prediabetes → Emergency cesarean section rate
Lifestyle intervention for prediabetes → Emergency cesarean section rate
Lifestyle intervention for prediabetes → Fasting Plasma Glucose (FPG)
Lifestyle intervention for prediabetes → Fasting Plasma Glucose (FPG)
Lifestyle intervention for prediabetes → Insulin treatment rates
Lifestyle intervention for prediabetes → Insulin treatment rates
Lifestyle intervention for prediabetes → Neonatal respiratory distress syndrome incidence
Lifestyle intervention for prediabetes → Neonatal respiratory distress syndrome incidence
Lifestyle intervention for prediabetes → Total incidence of abnormal glucose metabolism postpartum
Lifestyle intervention for prediabetes → Total incidence of abnormal glucose metabolism postpartum
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This study contributes to evidence on Lifestyle intervention for prediabetes and HbA1c, Lifestyle intervention for prediabetes and Fasting Glucose.
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Lifestyle intervention for prediabetes may lower HbA1c.
ConsistencyScore™: Results are consistent across studies.
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HbA1c
EvidenceScore™ Strong | EvidenceScore™ 87.3 | moderate positive | ConsistencyScore™ Consistent | 1 study
Why this answer: This answer is based on a single supporting study.
Limitations
Lifestyle intervention for prediabetes may improve fasting plasma glucose (FPG).
ConsistencyScore™: Results are mixed and should be interpreted cautiously.
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Fasting Plasma Glucose (FPG)
EvidenceScore™ Strong | EvidenceScore™ 87.1 | moderate positive | ConsistencyScore™ Mixed | 1 study
Why this answer: This answer is cautious because the available studies report mixed findings.
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Lifestyle intervention for prediabetes may improve emergency cesarean section rate.
ConsistencyScore™: Results are mixed and should be interpreted cautiously.
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Emergency cesarean section rate
EvidenceScore™ Moderate | EvidenceScore™ 69.0 | moderate positive | ConsistencyScore™ Mixed | 1 study
Why this answer: This answer is cautious because the available studies report mixed findings.
Limitations
Lifestyle intervention for prediabetes appears to improve insulin treatment rates.
ConsistencyScore™: Consistency cannot yet be determined from the available evidence.
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Insulin treatment rates
EvidenceScore™ Emerging | EvidenceScore™ 59.0 | strong positive | ConsistencyScore™ Unclear | 1 study
Why this answer: This answer is based on a single supporting study.
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