Correlation analysis of family function, mental resilience with self-management behavior in gestational diabetes mellitus patients

ObjectiveTo investigate the effects of family function and mental resilience on self-management behavior in patients with gestational diabetes mellitus(GDM).

MethodsA total of 204 GDM pregnant women were investigated using the general information questionnaire, family care index, mental resilience scale and self-management behavior scale.

ResultsThe total scores of family function, mental resilience and self-management behavior in GDM pregnant women were(8.59±1.79) points, (68.41±9.31) points and(114.39±12.32) points, respectively, and the score index was 68.09%.The each dimension and total scores of family function and mental resilience were positively correlated with the each dimension and total scores of self-management behavior in GDM pregnant women(P < 0.05 to P < 0.01).

ConclusionsThe family function and mental resilience levels are positively correlated with self-management level in GDM pregnant women.The family function and mental resiliencey improvement of GDM pregnant women should be focused on, so as to improve their level of self-management.