Design objective | Key intervention features |
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Design objective 1: to motivate participants to undertake long-term adherence to SMBP during pregnancy | Inform women of the benefits and safety of SMBP in pregnancy as a way to protect the health of themselves and their baby |
Emphasis on how to incorporate SMBP with daily routines, including promoting self-efficacy for overcoming potential barriers (i.e. during times of transition) | |
Motivational text messages to be sent each week covering areas related to known barriers and facilitators | |
Motivational messages reiterated in participant paper materials (such as participant booklet) to ensure all women receive the information | |
Design objective 2: participant materials are simple, clear and appropriate for women with lower health literacy | Short sentences, avoiding complex language and terminology (checked for appropriate reading levels) |
Visual representation of processes where possible to accompany the text | |
All participant materials piloted with a diverse group of women and refined to ensure they are accessible and comprehensible to women with lower health literacy |