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.
Evidence strength
Moderate confidence
Study type
RCTs
Follow-up
Extended (5–20+ y)
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Population
Young Adult (19–39), Middle Aged (40-64), Male, Female, Asia-Pacific (APAC), with T2 Diabetes
Intervention
Peer education, mHealth application, Control group
Study type
RCTs
Follow-up
Extended (5–20+ y)
Primary outcome
Self-efficacy score
Comparator
Control Group
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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.
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.
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
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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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This study contributes evidence to Mobile app for diabetes self-management, Peer-support lifestyle program and Mean self-efficacy score.
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Mobile app for diabetes self-management
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Mobile app for diabetes self-management → Mean self-efficacy score
Mobile app for diabetes self-management → Mean self-efficacy score
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Peer-support lifestyle program → Mean self-efficacy score
Peer-support lifestyle program → Mean self-efficacy score
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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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Mobile app for diabetes self-management appears to improve Mean self-efficacy score.
ConsensusScore™: Consistency cannot yet be determined from the available evidence.
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Mean self-efficacy score
EvidenceScore™ Emerging | EvidenceScore™ 54.2 | strong positive | ConsensusScore™ Unclear | 1 study
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Peer-support lifestyle program appears to improve Mean self-efficacy score.
ConsensusScore™: Consistency cannot yet be determined from the available evidence.
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Mean self-efficacy score
EvidenceScore™ Emerging | EvidenceScore™ 54.2 | strong positive | ConsensusScore™ Unclear | 1 study
Why this answer: This answer is based on a single supporting study.
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