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Social Support and Physical Activity in Pregnant Women With Gestational Diabetes Mellitus: Exploring the Mediating Role of Fear of Falling

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: AIM: This study aims to ascertain whether social support exerts an indirect influence on physical activity through the mediation of fear of falling in pregnant women with gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM). DESIGN: A questionnaire-based, descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted. METHODS: A total of 385 participants were collected from May to August 2023 from a tertiary maternity hospital in China using a convenience sampling method. Measures included the Social Resource Support Scale for Pregnant Women with Gestational Diabetes, Chinese translations of the Falls Efficacy Scale International, and the Pregnancy Physical Activity Questionnaire. RESULTS: Both social support and fear of falling were significantly correlated with physical activity. The indirect effect of social support on physical activity through the fear of falling was positive, accounting for 62.40% of the total effect. PATIENT OR PUBLIC CONTRIBUTION: A total of 385 pregnant women with gestational diabetes mellitus were invited to complete the questionnaire.

Source: Nursing Open

DOI: 10.1002/nop2.70174

Authors: Yupeng Wang, Rong Zhang, Suwen Feng

Institution: Women's Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University

Language: English

Topic: Gestational Diabetes Research and Management

Subfield: Obstetrics and Gynecology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $3,390