Validation of persuasive messages for the promotion of physical activity among people with coronary heart disease

Mendez, Roberto Della Rosa; Rodrigues, Roberta Cunha Matheus; Spana, Thaís Moreira; Cornélio, Marília Estêvam; Gallani, Maria Cecília Bueno Jayme; Pérez-Nebra, Amália Raquel

doi:10.1590/s0104-11692012000600002

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“…Research in message design can further inform the selection of appeals or message formats that are most likely to influence those targeted beliefs [ 25 ]. A good example about how to construct messages is provided by Mendez and his colleagues [ 26 ], who designed and validated persuasive message appeals targeting attitudes to promote physical activity among people with coronary heart disease in Brazil. Such studies, including ours, contribute greatly to the design of more effective interventions that bridge the research-to-practice gap largely found in the public health arena [ 27 ], especially in guiding the development of patient-centered interventions.…”

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Perceived behavioral control as a potential precursor of walking three times a week: Patient's perspectives

Busse

Miranda²

2018

PLoS ONE

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BackgroundBehavior change theories can identify people’s main motivations to engage in recommended health practices and thus provide better tools to design interventions, particularly human centered design interventions.ObjectivesThis study had two objectives: (a) to identify salient beliefs about walking three times a week for 30 minutes nonstop among patients with hypertension in a low-resource setting and, (b) to measure the relationships among intentions, attitudes, perceived social pressure and perceived behavioral control about this behavior.MethodsFace-to-face interviews with 34 people living with hypertension were conducted in September-October 2011 in Lima, Peru, and data analysis was performed in 2015. The Reasoned Action Approach was used to study the people’s decisions to walk. We elicited people’s salient beliefs and measured the theoretical constructs associated with this behavior.ResultsResults pointed at salient key behavioral, normative and control beliefs. In particular, perceived behavioral control appeared as an important determinant of walking and a small set of control beliefs were identified as potential targets of health communication campaigns, including (not) having someone to walk with, having work or responsibilities, or having no time.ConclusionsThis theory-based study with a focus on end-users provides elements to inform the design of an intervention that would motivate people living with hypertension to walk on a regular basis in low-resource settings.

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Perceived behavioral control as a potential precursor of walking three times a week: Patient's perspectives

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Miranda²

2018

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“…10 min per day) [51]. Overall, existing evidence from formative research and existing reviews supports the use of gain-framed messages when targeting various outcomes for adults [10,17,[52][53][54]. Some experimental evidence from studies comparing gain-and loss-framed message content in trial designs have found no significant difference in effectiveness on proximal or distal outcomes in young adults [55][56][57][58], adults over 55 years [56], inactive colorectal cancer survivors [59], or in community dwelling individuals with multiple sclerosis [60].…”

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Get the message? A scoping review of physical activity messaging

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Mutrie

et al. 2020

Int J Behav Nutr Phys Act

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Background: Understanding how to create and deliver effective physical activity (PA) messages for and to various population subgroups may play a role in increasing population PA levels. This scoping review aimed to provide an overview of what is known about PA messaging and highlight key research gaps. Methods: We followed a 5-stage protocol proposed by Arksey & O'Malley and the Preferred Reporting Items For Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) extension for scoping reviews checklist. Stage 1: research questions were identified. Stage 2: we identified relevant studies by searching electronic databases, contacting existing networks and hand searching reference lists. Stage 3: studies were screened in Covidence™ software. Stage 4: study data were extracted and charted. Stage 5: findings from included studies were collated, summarised and reported in two ways: (1) a descriptive numerical analysis providing insight into extent, nature and distribution of the included studies, and (2) a narrative summary summarizing the evidence reviewed organised by messaging concepts and by population subgroup. Results: A total of 9525 references were imported into Covidence™ for screening. Of these, 123 studies were included in final analysis. We found that PA messaging evidence is complex and multidimensional in nature, with numerous concepts to consider when creating or evaluating messages. The extent to which these different PA messaging concepts have been researched is variable. Where research has accumulated and evidence is consistent, it supports the following: (1) PA messages should be framed positively and highlight short-term outcomes specifically relating to social and mental health, (2) message content should be tailored or targeted to intended recipient(s), and (3) when developing messages, formative research, psychological theory and/or social marketing principles should be used. Conclusion: While it is unlikely to address global inactivity on its own, PA messaging may play a valuable role improving population PA levels. However, it is a complex and multidimensional concept and greater understanding is still needed. We present a synthesis of the existing evidence, highlighting key areas where evidence has accumulated and where gaps lie, as well as recommendations for PA messaging to different population subgroups.

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“…(5) Another point was the use of a language that motivated empowerment and freedom of choice and was not authoritarian. Preserving autonomy is crucial in the process of health education and evidence showed that recommendations for a healthy lifestyle are more effective when they stimulate decision-making using arguments that preserve the freedom of the clients.…”

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“…(4) Evidence points to the positive use of Short Message Service (SMS) to send text messages to boost health habits among clients with chronic conditions. (5)(6)(7)(8) With the expanded use of the Internet, smartphone apps such as WhatsApp Messenger have potentialized instant communication between client and professional regarding health communication, with a variety of resources of interaction, (9) increasing the possibilities of the use of text messages in health care.…”

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Validação de mensagens telefônicas para promoção da saúde de pessoas com HIV

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Objective: To evaluate the opinion of experts about the content of phone messages to promote health in people with HIV. Methods: Methodological development study to validate 10 phone messages, with participation of 11 experts that assessed their clarity and relevance. The content validity index of each phone message was calculated and a minimum concordance of 75% was established. Results: The messages were considered clear (79.1%) and very relevant (98.2%). The general content validity index was 0.98. Main suggested alterations: inclusion of a series of short questions about the subject at the beginning of every message; adjustment to a simpler and more interactive language; replacement of specific terms and exclusion of words or expressions related to HIV. Conclusion: The experts considered the messages clear and relevant to promote health in people with HIV. ResumoObjetivo: Avaliar a opinião de experts sobre o conteúdo de mensagens telefônicas para a promoção da saúde de pessoas vivendo com HIV. Métodos: Estudo de desenvolvimento metodológico direcionado à validação de dez mensagens telefônicas, com participação de 11 experts que avaliaram sua clareza e grau de relevância. O índice de validade de conteúdo relativo a cada mensagem foi calculado e estabeleceu-se uma concordância mínima de 75%. Resultados: Foram consideradas mensagens claras (79,1%) e muito relevantes (98,2%). O índice de validade de conteúdo geral foi 0,98. Principais alterações sugeridas: inclusão de um questionamento sobre o tema no início de cada mensagem; adequação para uma linguagem mais simples e interativa; substituição de termos específicos e exclusão de palavras ou expressões relacionadas ao HIV. Conclusão: Os experts consideraram as mensagens claras e relevantes para a promoção da saúde das pessoas vivendo com HIV.

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Validation of persuasive messages for the promotion of physical activity among people with coronary heart disease

Cited by 5 publications

References 13 publications

Perceived behavioral control as a potential precursor of walking three times a week: Patient's perspectives

Perceived behavioral control as a potential precursor of walking three times a week: Patient's perspectives

Get the message? A scoping review of physical activity messaging

Validação de mensagens telefônicas para promoção da saúde de pessoas com HIV

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