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Table 2 Matrix of change for programme objective 2 - Facilitate adoption of specific exercises and correct posture

From: Evidence, theory and context: using intervention mapping in the development of a community-based self-management program for chronic low back pain in a rural African primary care setting - the good back program

 

Personal determinants

Performance objective

Health literacy

Self-awareness

Self-efficacy

Personal preference

Take up exercises and good posture as self-management strategies for CLBP

Increase knowledge of exercises and good posture as effective long term management options for CLBP

Awareness of current negative beliefs about exercises and good posture

Learn specific exercises and good posture, and have the ability to incorporate them into daily life

Ability to decide which exercises to perform at different times in daily life

 

External/environmental determinants

 

Health professional skills

Health facility structure

Family support

 

Health professional has the skills to teach participants specific exercises and good posture, and support their adoption in daily life

Health facility structure is accessible and supports performance of group exercise and postural training sessions

Family members support adoption of exercises and good posture in daily life