IRCT20220909055918N1 IRCT 2022-11-07 Ahvaz University of Medical Sciences Investigating the effect of self-care training through WhatsApp on self-care criteria of diabetic pregnant women. Reviewing the effect of self-care education through social media on self-care of overweight and obese pregnant women 2022-10-23 anticipated 120 Complete https://irct.ir/trial/65822 interventional Randomization: Randomized, Blinding: Not blinded, Placebo: Not used, Assignment: Parallel, Purpose: Education/Guidance, Randomization description: The size of sample group is estimated to be 120 people. Sampling is done by using the Block Design Randomization method (30 blocks of 4) and using the table of random numbers. . In general, the samples are devided in a virtual training group and a control group. In total, 60 people are in the intervention group and 60 people are in the control group. Thus, the samples were randomly divided into the intervention group (training through WhatsApp + routine care)and the control group (only routine care). In this way, all possible modes of placement including A: Training via WhatsApp and B: Routine care were considered in blocks of 4 with an allocation ratio of 1:1, and the number of required blocks was determined based on the number of samples. After that, according to the required number of blocks and based on the table of random numbers, the blocks corresponding to each table were listed in order. Finally, as the samples entered the study, each person got a certain letter according to the obtained order .In order to hide the random allocation, the sealed non-transparent envelopes method with random sequence was used. In this method, first, a random sequence is created using a random number table, and based on the sample size of the research(120), 120 matte envelopes (in order to make the content of the envelope unclear) were prepared. Each of the created random sequences was recorded on a card by a person who was unaware of the goals and topic of the study and the cards were placed in the envelopes, and finally the envelopes were sealed and placed in a box in order. At the time of sampling, the researcher, according to the order in which the qualified participants entered, opened one of the envelopes and the group of that participant was revealed. N/A Gestational Diabetes. Intervention 1: Intervention group: In the beginning, the people who meet the criteria for entering the study will be identified and by using the block randomization method, divided into two groups of 60 people, the control group (face-to-face training) and 60 people in the intervention group (face-to-face training and training through software. Data collection tools in this research includes: demographic information form, blood sugar test checklist, measuring mothers' weight and recording weight changes, international physical activity questionnaire, lifestyle questionnaire and diabetes self-care questionnaire. At the beginning (between 24 and 28 weeks of pregnancy) for the samples of both groups, a checklist of blood sugar tests two hours of taking 75grams glucose and fast blood sugar test will be completed by the researcher. Then, the demographic information form and Physical activity, lifestyle and self-care questionnaires will be provided to people to complete. Then the total samples, all 120 people, the intervention group (60 people) and the control group (60 people), will receive face-to-face training, which is actually the same routine pregnancy care through health centers until delivery. In addition to face-to-face training provided by health center midwives for the intervention group training will also be provided through the software. A group will be created on the WhatsApp social network and all the intervention group members will be joined to this group, and within 10 weeks (28-38 weeks) on even days, two educational messages will be sent in the form of written text or photos or educational videos into the group. The content provided in the educational messages will be similar to the content of face-to-face training. The content of face-to-face training sessions (routine pregnancy care) and educational messages of the software includes: “training about gestational diabetes and its effects on the mother and the fetus, explanation of self-care methods, nutrition education including foods that a pregnant person should not consume, portion of food and having regular physical activity, benefits of exercise and physical activity during pregnancy, Regular walking, recommended exercises for pregnant women (balanced movements, stretching exercise, Pilates and special classes for pregnancy), how to eat healthily, how to use insulin correctly’. After the completion of the training in two groups (38 weeks of pregnancy), the samples will be asked to perform the fasting blood sugar test and the blood sugar test after two hours of taking 75 grams of glucose and provide the results to the sampling centers. After reviewing the tests, As mentioned, the results will be recorded in the blood sugar test registration checklist by the researcher, and then the questionnaires (physical activity, lifestyle and self-care) will be completed again by both groups and the amount of weight changes will be estimated. Intervention 2: Control group: Routine care of pregnancy. Yes - There is a plan to make this available What will be shared: Use of data for research purposes only When: The access period starts 6 months after the results are published To whom: Everyone has access to published data Conditions: Raw statistical data will not be published, but statistical analysis will be available Where to obtain: Responsible for clinical trial registration How to obtain: It will be possible with the permission of the Ethics Committee and Research Vice-Chancellor of Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahwaz Comments: