Background: One of the most pervasive endocrinopathies and medical implications of pregnancy
is gestational diabetes mellitus. Applying Roy's adaptation model can contribute to more physically and
mentally healthy behaviors, appropriate disease management, fewer complications, and an overall higher
quality of life. Aim: The study aimed to evaluate the effect of Roy’s adaptation model based
intervention on healthy behaviors and quality of life among gestational diabetic women. Design: A quasi
experimental research design (two groups "control/study", ″pre –posttest″) was used to fulfill the study's
aim. Setting: The study was carried at Obstetric and Gynecological Outpatient Clinic at Benha
University Hospital in Benha City, Qaliobya governorate, Egypt. Sample: A purposive sample of
pregnant women was selected from the above-mentioned study setting. Tools: A structured interviewing
self-administered questionnaire, women's knowledge questionnaire, women's healthy behaviors
questionnaire, Roy's adaptation model scale and diabetes quality of life questionnaire. Results: After
implementation of Roy’s adaptation model based intervention, the mean scores of healthy behaviors and
diabetes quality of life among the study group were significantly higher than in the control group. There
was a highly significant statistical positive correlation between total Roy's adaptation model scores and
total scores of healthy behaviors and diabetes quality of life in both groups at Pre, 2 weeks and one
month post-intervention phases. Conclusion: The Roy’s adaptation model based intervention for
gestational diabetic women significantly improve knowledge, healthy behaviors and quality of life.
Recommendations: Developing evidence-based intervention based on Roy's adaption model to provide
more insight into the promotion of women's health and adaption related to gestational diabetes. |
