Table 1 Operationalisation of the SCT Constructs relevant to this study
Module 1 | ||
|---|---|---|
Strategy | SCT construct | Tailoring variables |
Advice for meeting the PA guidelines | Self-efficacy | PA status PA level prior to pregnancy |
Information about the beneficial outcomes of PA, exercise during pregnancy guidelines, resistance-based exercise guidelines and stretching | Outcome expectations | Outcome expectancies (outcomes valued by individual) |
Advice and information on BMI classifications | Self-efficacy Behavioural capability Outcome expectations | Behavioural capability Outcome expectancies (outcomes valued by individual) |
Advice on exercise intensity | Self-efficacy | PA status Current PA level |
Advice on exercising safely | Self-efficacy Behavioural capability Outcome expectations | Behavioural capability Outcome expectancies (outcomes valued by individual) |
Action planning | Self-efficacy Self-control and performance | PA status PA preference |
Module 2 | ||
Feedback on PA performance | Self-efficacy Self-control and performance Reinforcement | PA status PA progress since M1 |
Advice on overcoming possible barriers to exercise during pregnancy | Environment Self-efficacy Self-control and performance | Self-discipline Time Health/illness Tired and exhausted Motivation Social Support Knowledge Environment |
Action planning | Self-efficacy Self-control and performance | Goal setting behaviour after M1 PA status |
Module 3 | ||
Strategy | SCT construct | Tailoring variables |
Feedback on PA performance | Self-efficacy Self-control and performance Reinforcement | PA status PA progress since M1 and M2 |
Advice and tips on increasing social support to exercise during pregnancy | Environment Self-efficacy Self-control and performance | Partner Family and Friends Work colleagues |
Action planning | Self-efficacy Self-control and performance | Goal setting behaviour after M1 and M2 PA status |
Module 4 | ||
Feedback on PA performance | Self-efficacy Self-control and performance Reinforcement | PA status PA progress since M1, M2 and M3 |
Reminder on Exercise during pregnancy guidelines and recommendations | Self-efficacy Self-control and performance Reinforcement | PA status PA progress since M1, M2 and M3 |
Action planning | Self-efficacy Self-control and performance | Goal setting behaviour after M1, M2 and M3 PA status |