The development of a theory informed behaviour change intervention to improve adherence to dietary and physical activity treatment guidelines in individuals with familial hypercholesterolaemia (FH)

F.J Kinnear* (Corresponding Author), E Wainwright, J.E Bourne, F.E Lithander, J Hamilton-Shield, A Searle

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Abstract

Familial hypercholesterolaemia (FH) is a genetic condition characterised by elevated levels of low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) and an increased risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD). Following dietary and physical activity guidelines could help minimise this risk but adherence is low. Interventions to target these behaviours are therefore required. A comprehensive understanding of the target behaviours and behaviour change theory should drive the process of intervention development to increase intervention effectiveness and scalability. This paper describes the application of a theoretical framework to the findings of a qualitative evidence synthesis (QES) to inform the content and delivery of an intervention to improve adherence to dietary and physical activity guidelines in individuals with FH.
Original languageEnglish
Article numbere27
JournalBMC Health Services Research
Volume20
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 8 Jan 2020

Bibliographical note

This study is funded by the National Institute for Health Research NIHR Bristol Biomedical Research Centre (Nutrition theme) at University Hospitals Bristol NHS Foundation Trust and The University of Bristol.

Data Availability Statement

The dataset(s) supporting the conclusions of this article are included within the article and its additional file(s).

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