Behavioural analysis of postnatal physical activity in the UK according to the COM-B model: a multi-methods study.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Develop a behavioural analysis of factors influencing postnatal physical activity (PA) according to the 'capability, opportunity, motivation and behaviour' (COM-B) model of behaviour to inform intervention development using the Behaviour Change Wheel (BCW).

Design

Cross-sectional, multi-method study using semi-structured interviews and a quantitative questionnaire.

Setting

Children's centres and mother and baby groups in Hertfordshire and Cambridgeshire, UK.

Participants

Convenience samples of postnatal women were interviewed (n=16) and completed the questionnaire (n=158).

Methods

Semi-structured interviews followed a preprepared topic guide exploring the COM-B model components and analysed using framework analysis. The questionnaire, based on

SUBMITTER: Ellis K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6686995 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature