Application of the Theory of Planned Behaviour to inform development of a Dissemination and Implementation science training for nutrition practitioners

Bibliographic Data

ID15096077
AuthorsAyron E Walker (0000-0001-5670-8356, West Virginia University, corresponding author), Daniel Totzkay (0000-0001-9078-6868, West Virginia University), Samantha E Scarneo-Miller (0000-0001-7555-2166, West Virginia University), Elizabeth A Claydon (0000-0002-8153-5132, West Virginia University), Melissa D Olfert (0000-0002-6686-3891, West Virginia University)
Year2023
Volume26
Issue12
Pages3202-3210
Publication date2023-12-01
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenuePublic Health Nutrition (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 1368-9800 • E-ISSN: 1475-2727
PublisherCambridge University Press (CUP) (PUBLISHER)
DOI10.1017/s1368980023002525
PMID37947187
OpenAlexW4388574961
LanguageEN
Citations received2
References cited33

Objective: To determine nutrition practitioners’ attitudes, behavioural control and normative beliefs to best inform the development and formulation of a nutrition-specific Dissemination and Implementation (D&I) science training. Design: A cross-sectional survey aimed to assess Theory of Planned Behaviour (TPB) constructs and intention to use D&I science. A validated TPB questionnaire assessed constructs including perceived behavioural control, subjective, injunctive and descriptive normative beliefs, attitudes and intention to use D&I science. For analysis, Spearman’s ρ , Kruskal–Wallis and Steel–Dwass tests were conducted for quantitative variables. Setting: Online, 26-item Qualtrics survey. Participants: Cross-sectional sample of members ( n 70) affiliated with the Society for Nutrition Education and Behaviour listserv. Results: The major finding from this study was a significant positive correlation between perceived behavioural control score and intention ( r = 0·315, P = 0·0119). Conclusions: D&I training interventions could formulate learning and teaching strategies to target perceived behavioural control (self-efficacy, knowledge and ability) to enhance intention. For example, application and experience-based learning techniques trainings could be strategies to increase knowledge and abilities

Control (management · Descriptive statistics · Medical education · Normative · Normative social influence · Psychological intervention · Sample (material · Self-efficacy · Theory of planned behavior · Applied Psychology · Behavioral Health and Interventions · Computer Science · Health Policy Implementation Science · Medicine · Psychology · Service-Learning and Community Engagement · Social Psychology

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