Design of a Digital-Based, Multicomponent Nutrition Guidance System for Prevention of Early Childhood Obesity

Table 2

Examples of intervention features for behavioral adoption.

Theoretical constructs	Theoretical techniques	Intervention examples
Behavioral beliefs, social norms, perceived risk	() Provide information on consequences; () Provide normative information about others’ behaviors	(i) Article on benefits of breastfeeding; (ii) Articles mentioning recommendations from AAP and other groups; (iii) Article describing statistics about breastfeeding; (iv) Slideshow with picture of average parents role modeling healthy eating
Outcome evaluations, attitudes	() Acknowledgement of feelings, motivations; () Emotion-based messages	(i) “I promise” statement to help mothers articulate their commitment to their baby and why
Self-efficacy and improving self-efficacy via social modeling, mastery experiences, social persuasion	() Barrier identification; () Model/demonstrate the behavior; () Provide general encouragement; () Prompt goal setting	(i) Article on common challenges during breastfeeding; (ii) Video of breastfeeding mother; (iii) Encouraging text messages and statements within articles; (iv) Goal setting tool
Relevant knowledge	() Feeding and nutrition knowledge	(i) Article on how breastmilk is produced; (ii) Glossary to define terms
Behavioral capability	() Provide instruction; () Demonstrate the behavior	(i) Video of woman demonstrating how to latch a baby onto her breast; (ii) Stills of how to swaddle a baby; (iii) Table showing suggested bottle volumes by age; (iv) Step-by-step instructions for introducing solid foods
Self-regulation	() Prompt goal setting; () Prompt self-monitoring of behavior; () Stress management	(i) Growth tracker; (ii) Goal setting tool; (iii) Baby/family simplified meal planner; (iv) Call to action where mothers are prompted to upload photo of their child doing one of the core messages; (v) Breastfeeding tracker; (vi) Taste tracker; (vii) Article on taking care of oneself after delivery; (viii) Articles reminding mothers to reach out to social support system; (ix) Tone that recognizes all emotions are normal