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Table 1 SDT components of HeLP-her Rural

From: Effectiveness and implementation of an obesity prevention intervention: the HeLP-her Rural cluster randomised controlled trial

SDT components

Content activities

Competence

Describe the pattern of weight gain in women

Ā 

Explore value and benefits of changing behaviour

Ā 

Introduce general health messages based on physical activity and healthy eating behaviours

Ā 

Identify personal barriers and enablers to behaviour change.

Ā 

Learn behavioural skills such as goal setting, problem solving, relapse prevention, self-monitoring

Autonomy

Explore beliefs and value of changing personal behaviours, identify personal priorities

Ā 

Explore small achievable steps and realistic expectations

Ā 

Explore choices and identify personal priorities, goals and action plans

Ā 

Explore where to seek further information and support

Ā 

Learn how to monitor and review progress

Ā 

Explore ambivalence and barriers

Issues relating to people, environment and context

Support links within the community

Ā 

Engage support from friends and family