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Table 2 Antenatal and postnatal diet (desired outcome 1) example of mapping determinant areas, barriers, change objectives, performance objectives and constructs

From: Using intervention mapping to develop a culturally appropriate intervention to prevent childhood obesity: the HAPPY (Healthy and Active Parenting Programme for Early Years) study

Determinant area

Barriers

Change objectives

Performance objectives

Constructs

Skills

Do not know how to cook a meal from scratch

Develops ability to cook a meal from scratch

PO3, PO4

- Skills, competence

- Does target group know how to do x?

   

- Skills, assessment

    

- Practice

    

- Skill development

Motivation and goals

No motivation to eat healthily

Increases motivation to eat healthily

PO3, PO4, PO5

- Intention/certainty of intention

- How much does target group want to do x?

   

- Intrinsic motivation

    

- Commitment, stability of intention