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Table 3 Antenatal and postnatal diet (desired outcome a) example of mapping determinant areas, change objectives, behaviour change objectives, and practical intervention applications

From: Using intervention mapping to develop a culturally appropriate intervention to prevent childhood obesity: the HAPPY (Healthy and Active Parenting Programme for Early Years) study

Determinant area

Change objectives

BCTs

Practical application

Skills

Develops ability to cook a meal from scratch

- Increasing skills; Prompt self-monitoring

- Cook a healthy meal and report outcomes

- Does target group know how to do x?

   

Motivation and goals

Increases motivation to eat healthily

- Provide information about consequences

- Importance of eating well for the baby

How much does target group want to do x?

 

- Prompt barrier identification

- Address barriers to healthy eating and plan for ways to overcome them