Determinants, behaviour change techniques and pedagogical approaches used in secondary school-based food and nutrition programmes: a qualitative study of the SWITCH project.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Food and nutrition programmes at secondary schools have the potential to improve public and planetary health, as they target a wide range of adolescents. Nevertheless, it is currently unclear what mechanisms are underlying such educational interventions in order to aim for behaviour change. This qualitative study therefore aims to identify determinants and behaviour change techniques (BCTs) incorporated in secondary school-based food and nutrition programmes. Better understanding of determinants and BCTs can identify points of improvements to facilitate long-term dietary behaviour change.

Methods

Fifteen online semi-structured interviews were conducted between November 2021 and January 2022 with representatives of 14 Dutch programmes, supplemented by a document an

SUBMITTER: Mesch A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11934769 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature