Last updated September 9, 2026
Key finding
The intervention significantly reduced maternal hospitalizations (p=0.000).
This randomized controlled trial evaluated a self-care education program for pregnant women with gestational diabetes, finding significant reductions in maternal and neonatal hospitalizations.
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RCTs
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Medium-Term (3–12 mo)
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Study focus
This randomized controlled trial evaluated a self-care education program for pregnant women with gestational diabetes, finding significant reductions in maternal and neonatal hospitalizations.
These findings are crucial as they suggest that educational interventions can significantly improve health outcomes for pregnant women with gestational diabetes, potentially reducing healthcare costs and improving quality of care for both mothers and infants.
Limited generalizability due to specific population characteristics Potential biases in self-reported data Short follow-up period may not capture long-term effects
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Sihem C, Latifa L, Maha D, Ali M, Amel M, Hedi K. Implementing a tailored-care education programme for pregnant women with gestational diabetes: A randomized controlled trial. The Pan African Medical Journal. 2022;43:128. doi:10.11604/pamj.2022.43.128.34084
Reduced maternal hospitalizations by -1.36 (p=0.000)
Reduced neonatal hospitalizations by -1.25 (p=0.000)
Reduced caesarean section rate by -0.45% (p=0.002)
Reduced incidence of macrosomia by -0.5% (p=0.000)
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This study contributes evidence to Remote multiprofessional educational program and Caesarean section rate, Hospitalizations, Incidence of hypoglycaemia, and 3 more.
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Remote multiprofessional educational program → Caesarean section rate
Remote multiprofessional educational program → Caesarean section rate
Remote multiprofessional educational program → Hospitalizations
Remote multiprofessional educational program → Hospitalizations
Remote multiprofessional educational program → Incidence of hypoglycaemia
Remote multiprofessional educational program → Incidence of hypoglycaemia
Remote multiprofessional educational program → Incidence of macrosomia
Remote multiprofessional educational program → Incidence of macrosomia
Remote multiprofessional educational program → Newborn respiratory complications
Remote multiprofessional educational program → Newborn respiratory complications
Remote multiprofessional educational program → Rate of preterm delivery (<37 weeks)
Remote multiprofessional educational program → Rate of preterm delivery (<37 weeks)
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This study contributes to evidence on Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support (DSMES) Programs and Caesarean section rate, Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support (DSMES) Programs and Hospitalizations.
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All studies measuring Caesarean section rate
Measures Caesarean section rate as a key outcome.
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Contributes to Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support (DSMES) Programs evidence base.
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Measures Hospitalizations as a key outcome.
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Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support (DSMES) Programs appear to affect hypoglycemia.
ConsistencyScore™: Results are mixed and should be interpreted cautiously.
Ranked evidence signals
Incidence of hypoglycaemia
EvidenceScore™ Emerging | EvidenceScore™ 59.0 | strong positive | ConsistencyScore™ Unclear | 1 study
Why this answer: This answer is cautious because the available studies report mixed findings.
Limitations
Remote multiprofessional educational program appears to improve caesarean section rate.
ConsistencyScore™: Consistency cannot yet be determined from the available evidence.
Ranked evidence signals
Caesarean section 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
Remote multiprofessional educational program appears to improve hospitalizations.
ConsistencyScore™: Consistency cannot yet be determined from the available evidence.
Ranked evidence signals
Hospitalizations
EvidenceScore™ Emerging | EvidenceScore™ 59.0 | strong positive | ConsistencyScore™ Unclear | 1 study
Why this answer: This answer is based on a single supporting study.
Limitations
Remote multiprofessional educational program appears to reduce incidence of macrosomia.
ConsistencyScore™: Consistency cannot yet be determined from the available evidence.
Ranked evidence signals
Incidence of macrosomia
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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