The Effect of Integrated Intervention Based on Protection Motivation Theory and Implementation Intention to Promote Physical Activity and Physiological Indicators of Patients with Type 2 Diabetes

Box 1

The steps of protective motivational interventions (four intervention sessions).

(1) First session: We tried to explain the sensitivity and perceived severity of the complications which are caused by diabetes due to inactivity.

(2) Second session: The effect of exercise on reducing the complications of diabetes was explained.

(3) Third session: We tried to explain the basis of the training verbal persuasion to strengthen the sense of empowerment.

(4) Fourth session: In the fourth session was an attempt to reduce the costs and the perceived reward for exercise.