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ArticleJMIR research protocols2023

Designing Mobile Phone Text Messages Using the Behavior Change Wheel Framework to Influence Food Literacy in Adults With Type 2 Diabetes in Kenya: Protocol for a Systematic Development Study.

Moses Mokaya, Florence Kyallo, Peter Yiga, Janna Lena Koole, Tessy Boedt, Roman Vangoitsenhoven, Christophe Matthys

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Moses MokayaDepartment of Human Nutrition Sciences, Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology, Nairobi, Kenya.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6961-2318
Florence KyalloDepartment of Human Nutrition Sciences, Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology, Nairobi, Kenya.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7454-9379
Peter YigaMildmay Research Centre, Kampala, Uganda.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7809-3495
Janna Lena KooleExperimental and Clinical Endocrinology, Department of Chronic Diseases and Metabolism, KU Leuven, Leuven, Belgium.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9927-9034
Tessy BoedtExperimental and Clinical Endocrinology, Department of Chronic Diseases and Metabolism, KU Leuven, Leuven, Belgium.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5417-4258
Roman VangoitsenhovenExperimental and Clinical Endocrinology, Department of Chronic Diseases and Metabolism, KU Leuven, Leuven, Belgium.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3523-669X
Christophe MatthysExperimental and Clinical Endocrinology, Department of Chronic Diseases and Metabolism, KU Leuven, Leuven, Belgium.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1770-6862
KU Leuven · BEJomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology · KEMildmay Uganda · UG

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Abstract

backgroundThe worldwide prevalence of type 2 diabetes (T2D) has increased in the past decade, and it is projected to increase by 126% by 2045 in Africa. At the same time, mobile phone use has increased in Africa, providing a potential for innovative mobile health interventions to support diabetes care.

objectiveThis study aimed to apply the Behavior Change Wheel (BCW) framework to develop text messages to influence food literacy in adults with T2D in urban Kenya.

methodsThe 8 steps of the BCW framework guided the development of text messages: (1) Define the problem in behavioral terms; (2) select target behaviors; (3) specify the target behaviors based on who needs to perform the behaviors, what needs to change, and when, where, how often, and with whom; (4) identify what needs to change; (5) identify intervention functions; (6) select policy categories; (7) select behavior change techniques (BCTs); and (8) select the mode of delivery. Recent exploratory studies in Kenya and other low- and middle-income countries provided information that was used to contextualize the intervention.

resultsIn step 1, the behavioral problem was defined as unhealthy dietary patterns among adults with T2D. In step 2, based on a qualitative study in the target population, the target behavior was selected to be evaluation of reliable sources of information, and selection and preparation of healthy food. In step 3, unhealthy dietary patterns were selected. In step 4, 10 domains of the Theoretical Domains Framework were identified, and in step 5, 5 intervention functions were linked to the domains and unhealthy dietary patterns were specified. In step 6, communication and regulations were identified as policy categories, while in step 7, 9 BCTs were selected from the Behavior Change Technique Taxonomy version 1. In step 8, the most suitable mode of delivery was determined to be mobile text messages. A total of 36 mobile text messages were developed based on the 9 BCTs.

conclusionsThis study shows the step-by-step application of the BCW framework to develop mobile text messages to influence food literacy in adults with T2D. INTERNATIONAL REGISTERED REPORT IDENTIFIER (IRRID): RR1-10.2196/48271.

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adultsAfricabehaviorbehavior change techniquesBehavior Change Wheelcarediabetesglycemic controllow-income populationsmHealthmobile healthmobile phonesupportsupport caretype 2 diabetes

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