Theoretical construct | Targeted barrier | Intervention activity | Corresponding session |
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Self-Efficacy | Feeling isolated | Supportive Coaching | Session 1, 2, 3 Learn More modules |
Lack of understanding of CVD risk | Education (PALS) | ||
Lack of understanding of the effects of RA systemically | Education | ||
Lack of understanding of the value of having a PCP | Education | ||
Outcome Expectation | Unrealistic expectations about the goals for RA disease control | Education | Sessions 2, 3, 4 Learn More modules |
Unrealistic expectations about their CVD risk | Education | ||
Unrealistic expectations that because they ask for a cholesterol test, that the doctor will order it | Action planning | ||
Fear of need to take another medication | MoI | ||
Socio-Cultural Factors | No resources to learn from about CVD | Supportive coaching | Session 2, 3, 4, 5 Learn More modules |
No guidance of how to engage in healthy behaviors (e.g., healthy diet, regular exercise, take medications) | Coaching | ||
Disruptive social support (e.g., family preference for unhealthy diet, preference for junk food than healthy food) | Coaching |