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AFRICAN RESEARCH NEXUS
SHINING A SPOTLIGHT ON AFRICAN RESEARCH
medicine
Forming a supplement intervention using a multi-theoretical behavior model
American Journal of Health Behavior, Volume 37, No. 6, Year 2013
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Description
Objectives: To identify behavior theorybased strategies to improve compliance with daily multiple micronutrient supplementation (MMS) among rural Ghanaian women. Methods: Components of a multitheoretical framework were investigated in focus groups of reproductive-aged women in 6 communities. Results: Participants were generally unaware of MMS' purpose. Perceived benefits included better health and stimulated appetite, which some believe escalates food purchases and financial constraints. Cost, forgetfulness, and unsustainability were also perceived barriers. Facilitators for compliance incorporated initial visual reminders and daily announcements with reinforcement using the 'keeper' system. Conclusions: Application of a tailored health behavioral model can effectively guide the design, implementation and evaluation of community-based MMS interventions. Copyright © PNG Publications. All rights reserved.
Authors & Co-Authors
Willardson, Sarah L.
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Dickerson, Ty Triston
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Wilson, Jan Stucki
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Ansong, Daniel Ayirebi
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Bueler, Elizabeth
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Boakye, Isaac
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Marfo, Joseph
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Arhin, Bernard
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Alder, Stephen Craig
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Statistics
Citations: 9
Authors: 9
Affiliations: 4
Identifiers
Doi:
10.5993/AJHB.37.6.12
ISSN:
10873244
e-ISSN:
19457359
Research Areas
Food Security
Sexual And Reproductive Health
Study Design
Randomised Control Trial
Participants Gender
Female