Table 4 Individual group session description and BCTs included in the peer support intervention
Session component | Time allocated (min) | Description of session component | BCT(s) included |
|---|---|---|---|
1. Welcome and attendance register | 5 | Peer supporter keeps a record of attendance for each session | - |
2. General progress review | 10 | Group discuss their progress in changing dietary behaviour. Positive encouragement and support between members is encouraged | Social support (unspecified) |
3. Topic introduction | 25 | Peer supporter introduces the group session topic. The group share their experiences in relation to the topic and identify the main challenges they have or are likely to encounter in this area | Social support (unspecified) Provide normative behaviour about other’s behaviour |
4. Educational demonstration | 15 | Peer supporters deliver a short educational demonstration such as a video, tasting session, seasonal recipe ideas or a quiz | Instruction on how, when and where to perform the behaviour Demonstrate the behaviour Information about health consequences in general Set graded tasks |
5. Supportive discussion | 25 | Group discussion centres on problem-solving strategies to overcome identified challenges in meeting SMART MD goals or in relation to session topic | Social support (unspecified) Barrier identification/problem-solving |
6. Personal action plan | 10 | Group members are supported to set new or review existing SMART MD goals | Goal setting (behaviour) Goal setting (outcome) Action planning Prompt self-monitoring of behaviour Prompt review of behavioural goals |
7. Health measurements | 10 | Group members are offered an individual measurement of blood pressure and weight. Peer supporter offers personal feedback on health measurements | Biofeedback Prompt self-monitoring of outcome |
8. Key messages | 10 | Group summarise key ‘take home’ messages for the session | Social support (unspecified) |
9. Support between sessions | 5 | Peer supporters encourage ongoing communication and contact between group members outside the scheduled group sessions | Plan social support/social change |
10. Next session | 5 | Peer supporter provides an outline of the next group session | - |