Influence of personality traits on self-efficacy and self-management in gestational diabetes: a cross-sectional study
Year: 2025
Type: article
Study design: Observational Study
Abstract: BACKGROUND: Given the rising prevalence of gestational diabetes and its substantial impact on both fetal/neonatal outcomes and maternal postpartum health, understanding factors that influence effective management of the condition is of paramount importance. METHODS: This multicentre cross-sectional study was conducted between February and November 2023 on 319 women with gestational diabetes mellitus at three tertiary hospitals in Fujian, China. The participants completed self-report questionnaires on their demographic characteristics, personality traits, self-efficacy, self-management, and social support. A structural equation model identified associations among personality traits, self-efficacy, and self-management. RESULTS: Among the 303 (94.98%) women included, education level, household income, abortion history, and prematurity history were associated with self-efficacy, while education level and household income were linked to self-management. Conscientiousness and extraversion positively influenced self-efficacy (β = 0.291, 0.378, P = 0.001), with conscientiousness also affecting self-management (β = 0.285, P < 0.05). Social support mediated the relationships between personality traits, self-efficacy, and self-management. CONCLUSION: Efforts to improve self-efficacy and self-management behaviours in women with gestational diabetes may benefit from focusing on personal traits and increasing social support.
Source: BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth
Authors: Huimin Lin, Xiuwu Liu, Guihua Liu, Jing Zeng, Shengbin Guo
Institutions: Fujian Medical University, Fujian Women and Children Hospital
Language: English
Subfield: Obstetrics and Gynecology
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: gold
Estimated APC paid: $3,290
Funder: Fujian Medical University
OpenAlex ID: W4414493598