Table 1 Theoretical methods matched with practical strategies, identified for the DOiT-intervention program. Example: determinants of reduction consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs) (program objective 1)
Determinant | Methods from theory | Strategy | Tools/Materials |
|---|---|---|---|
Knowledge | Passive learning/providing information | Providing written and verbal information | Information in print materials (workbook/worksheets) during school lessons on label reading health consequences of excessive consumption SSBs Videotape on clandestine advertising Posters in school canteen |
| Â | Active processing of information | Evaluating understanding | Knowledge tests (quizzes: DRINKiT) Cut and paste worksheets regarding SSB Role model stories Group discussions Questionnaires (TESTiT) Test recipes (workbook/worksheet) Invent own recipes (website) |
Awareness | Self-monitoring and feedback | Monitoring of own behaviour (social) comparison | Pocket-size diary (CHECKiT, 3 days) Worksheets Computer-tailored advice |
Skills | Guided practice | Skills training (label reading and taste) Provide feedback | Practice label reading in groups Worksheets |
Social support | Social modelling/peer modelling/social comparison | Providing information | Workbook/worksheets/computer tailored advice (questionnaires, website or CD-rom) Role play Group discussions |
Habit | Breaking automatic stimulus-response relations, rising awareness of habitual behaviour | Changing the environment/point-of-decision prompts | Posters near food access points/changing canteen assortment |
Self efficacy | Goal setting | Formulation of implementation intentions Individualized feedback | Worksheets to help exact planning goals (How? When? Where? With whom?) Role model stories Discussion barriers/difficult situations, possible solutions Computer tailored advice (website or CD-rom) |
| Â | Reinforcement | Providing feedback Evaluation of change processes Analyses difficult situations | Computer tailored advice (website or CD-rom) Worksheets Group discussions |
| Â | Association of attitude object with other positive stimuli | Â | Role model stories Group discussions |
| Â | Environmental changes | Facilitation of healthy behaviours | Changes in school canteen assortment Posters in school canteen |