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Table 2 Finalization of themes after deductive and inductive reasoning

From: Conceptual model for dietary behaviour change at household level: a ‘best-fit’ qualitative study using primary data

Status of a priorithemes after deductive reasoning

A priori themes retained as such

1.

Awareness

2.

Self-evaluation

3.

Helpful relationships

4.

Perceived seriousness

5.

Personal modifiers

6.

Attitude

A priori themes retained with modifications

1.

Identifying stages-of-change: the definition modified to identify only three stages: pre-contemplation, intention and action

2.

Household efficacy: modification of ‘self-efficacy’

3.

Decisional balance: combination of ‘perceived pros and cons’, ‘perceived benefits’ and ‘perceived barriers’

4.

Substitution opportunities: modification of ‘substitution’

5.

Perceived risk: modification of ‘perceived susceptibility’

6.

Perceived societal response: modification of ‘subjective norms’

7.

Cues to action: modification of ‘perceived facilitators’

Excluded a priori themes

1.

Emotional reaction

2.

Effect of behaviour on others

3.

Social alternatives for the disadvantaged

4.

Identifying temptations

5.

Reinforcement or rewards

6.

Commitment

7.

Goal setting

New themes identified after inductive reasoning

1.

Accessibility

2.

Perceived needs and preferences

3.

Societal norms

4.

Perceived household response