Table 2 Identified mechanisms of action recommended in health policy papers
Mechanisms of action | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
COM-B | N (%) | TDF | N (%) | Example |
Psychological capability | 34 (22) | Knowledge | 27 (14) | Employees are given written instructions, handouts, and material for health promotion. |
Skills | 12 (6) | A customer needs to be guided in putting together a recommended meal. | ||
MAD | 7 (4) | Healthy choices are positioned so that they are easy to select from the service line. | ||
BR | 6 (3) | Recognize your habits by measuring your activity and steps. | ||
Physical capability | 2 (1) | Skills | 2 (1) | The OHC professional makes sure that an employee has the knowledge and skills needed for health and safety at work and for the promotion of work ability. |
Physical opportunity | 47 (31) | Env. | 48 (25) | Local actors enhance opportunities for varying working postures by activating furniture and equipment. |
Social opportunity | 37 (24) | Social Influences | 38 (20) | Influencing personal health-related attitudes, lifestyles, and risk behaviour by discussion. |
Reflective motivation | 24 (16) | S/P id | 1 (1) | Seminar organizer may encourage the audience into a standing ovation - you can be the Trendsetter too! |
B Cap | 6 (3) | Monitoring and evaluation of employee lifestyle choices. | ||
Optimism | 1 (1) | Positive aspects and even small advances are always identified first. | ||
B Con | 17 (9) | Physically active lifestyle and healthy nutrition are highlighted as a part of health and well-being. | ||
Intentions | 8 (4) | Needs for change are identified as part of lifestyle counselling. | ||
Goals | 4 (2) | Define the goals of physical activity. | ||
Automatic motivation | 10 (6) | S/P id | 1 (1) | Public sector employees also need to lead by example in the promotion of walking and cycling. |
Optimism | 0 (0) | - | ||
Reinforcement | 9 (5) | Food must also be tasty and served in an appealing manner. | ||
Emotion | 2 (1) | The physically inactive are enabled to experience physical activity as a source of pleasure. | ||
Total | 154 (100%) | Total | 189 (100%) | |