Table 2 COM-B component and behaviour change techniques (BCTs) targeting individual’s physical activity behaviour
Model component | Taxonomy category | BCT | Definition | Findings from needs assessment | Example |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Capability | Shaping knowledge | Instruction on how to perform a behaviour (identified by the participant) Goal setting (behaviour) | Advise or agree on how to perform the behaviour (includes ‘skills training’) Set or agree a goal defined in terms of the behaviour to be achieved | Most daily activities are performed at low intensities or in sitting positions | Changing positions (from sitting) when performing activities Increasing pace of usual active daily tasks Avoid sedentary behaviour Identifying a list of usual daily physical activities performed |
Opportunity | Shaping knowledge | Instruction on how to perform a behaviour (identified by the participant) | Advise or agree on how to perform the behaviour (includes ‘skills training’) | Some daily activities performed were of moderate to high intensities | Emphasize the importance and benefits of moderate to high intensity physical activities on hypertension control |
Motivation | Feedback and monitoring | Self-monitoring of behaviour | Establish a method for the person to monitor and record their behaviour(s) as part of a behaviour change strategy | Lack of motivation to maintain behaviour change recommendations | Participant to tick which activity(ies) they achieved on a weekly basis |