Objective:

To explore the chain mediating effect and cross-lagged associations between pregnancy-related anxiety and hope in the relationship between family function and blood glucose management behavioral decision-making among patients with gestational diabetes mellitus.

Approach:

Key Findings:

• T1 family function significantly predicted T2 pregnancy-related anxiety, hope, and behavioral decision-making.
• T1 pregnancy-related anxiety negatively predicted T2 hope and behavioral decision-making.
• T2 family function positively predicted T3 hope, while T2 pregnancy-related anxiety negatively predicted T3 behavioral decision-making.
• T2 hope positively predicted T3 behavioral decision-making.
• Bootstrap analysis showed significant indirect effects of T2 pregnancy-related anxiety and hope on T3 behavioral decision-making.

Interpretation:

Limitations:

• The study relied on self-reported measures, which may introduce bias.
• The sample was drawn from a single hospital, limiting generalizability.

Conclusion:

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