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Factors Related to Reducing Free Sugar Intake Among White Ethnic Adults: Barriers and Facilitators
Objectives: To determine the barriers and enablers to behavioural change to reduce free sugar Intake related to dental caries among adults of White ethnicity. The COM-B Model and Theoretical Domains Framework (TDF) were used as a framework for the study.
Methods: A qualitative study comprising 27 semi-structured interviews. The questions were developed based Behaviour Change Wheel guide book. Ethical approval was granted by the BDM RESC, King’s College London. The theoretical thematic analysis was applied and MAXQDA 12 Software was used to analyse the data.
Results: Data saturation occurred at 27 interviews. The COM-B Model and TDF captured various factors that influence diet behaviour. TDF elements which are reflected in the study are Knowledge; Psychological Skills; Memory, Attention, and Decision Processes; Behavioural Regulation; Physical Skills; Social influence Environmental context and resources Social and professional role and identity; Beliefs about Capabilities; Beliefs about Consequence; Intentions and Goals; Reinforcement; and Emotions. COM-B Model elements which are reflected in the study are Psychological capabilities; Physical capabilities; Social Opportunities; Physical Opportunities; Reflective Motivation; and Automatic Motivation.
Conclusions: The COM-B model and TDF framework provided a comprehensive account of the barriers and facilitators of reducing sugar intake among white ethnic groups.
Methods: A qualitative study comprising 27 semi-structured interviews. The questions were developed based Behaviour Change Wheel guide book. Ethical approval was granted by the BDM RESC, King’s College London. The theoretical thematic analysis was applied and MAXQDA 12 Software was used to analyse the data.
Results: Data saturation occurred at 27 interviews. The COM-B Model and TDF captured various factors that influence diet behaviour. TDF elements which are reflected in the study are Knowledge; Psychological Skills; Memory, Attention, and Decision Processes; Behavioural Regulation; Physical Skills; Social influence Environmental context and resources Social and professional role and identity; Beliefs about Capabilities; Beliefs about Consequence; Intentions and Goals; Reinforcement; and Emotions. COM-B Model elements which are reflected in the study are Psychological capabilities; Physical capabilities; Social Opportunities; Physical Opportunities; Reflective Motivation; and Automatic Motivation.
Conclusions: The COM-B model and TDF framework provided a comprehensive account of the barriers and facilitators of reducing sugar intake among white ethnic groups.