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Theory of Planned Behavior. Example 3: Diet -Early Infant Feeding Behavior Despite evidence-based recommendations for BF and waiting to introduce solids to 4-6 mo…… Large disparities evident –
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Theory of Planned Behavior Example 3:Diet -Early Infant Feeding Behavior Despite evidence-based recommendations for BF and waiting to introduce solids to 4-6 mo…… Large disparities evident – Q: how to identify modifiable individual behaviors vs. factors at peer and largersocietal levels? Doer and non-doer approach to focus groups/survey participants.
Practical uses of TPB Explanatory Theory: How applicable is what we know About BF to intro of solids? Targeted Behavior Mom’s approach to early eating behavior
Introduction of Solids: TPB Horodynski et al, 2007 J Comm Health Nursing
Initiation of BF: TPB Measurement Khoury et al, 2005 J Women’s Health
Initiation of BF: Results Khoury et al, 2005
Follow-Up Social Marketing Program WIC Breastfeeding Promotion Project 10 states, 3 years: Product Strategy - BF behavior = Special loving bond vs bottle, which isn’t the same! Pricing Strategy - Reduce cost of perceived embarrassment and conflict with active lifestyle or working Placement Strategy - Homes, hospitals, social sites Promotion Strategy - Peer education, health prof. training, media, direct advertising/marketing EVALUATION – increase in desired outcomes- 6-12 mo