Table 2 Theoretical components, behaviour change techniques applied and examples from PA consultations
HAPA stage | HAPA components | Behaviour change technique | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
Pre-intender | Risk perceptions, Outcome expectancies, Task self-efficacy | Information from a credible source | Information from trained researcher |
information about health and emotional consequences | Information regarding benefits of PA during pregnancy | ||
pros and cons | Discussion of pros and cons of engaging in PA during pregnancy | ||
focus on past success | Discussion of activities engaged in previously which were enjoyed (pre-pregnancy or last trimester) | ||
Intenders | Action planning, Coping planning, Coping self-efficacy | goal setting: behaviour | Set a personalised goal for the engagement in PA per week (SMART goal) |
action planning | Write a detailed plan of how, when and where the goal related PA will occur | ||
problem solving | Look ahead for events which may hinder goal success and think of ways to reduce this being a problem | ||
unspecified social support | Think about friends and family who can help with engagement in PA and achievement of goal | ||
Actors | Recovery self-efficacy, Maintenance | review of behavioural goals | Discuss how well the participant met the previously set goal. Modify or continue with same goal. |
Action planning | Write a detailed plan of how, when and where the modified or continued goal related PA will occur | ||
goal setting: behaviour | Set a personalised goal for the engagement in PA per week (SMART goal) | ||
focus on past success | Discussion of activities engaged in previously which were enjoyed and engaged in (pre-pregnancy or last trimester) |