Recommendations
Future studies, using a design similar to the
one used in this study, are needed. However, those
studies need to consider using both a larger sample
size and subjects from multiple geographic areas
(urban and rural) throughout Thailand. In addition,
diet control and exercise behaviors are influenced
not only by self-regulation, but also by family
members, friends and peers. Therefore, it is
recommended that the variable, social support, be
added to future study designs. A qualitative study
that addresses factors that contribute to maintaining
self-regulation in pregnant women with GDM also
might prove helpful.
Acknowledgement
A thank you is extended to the Thailand
Nursing and Midwifery Council for its financial
support of this study.