General practitioners' capability, opportunity and motivation to discuss physical activity at the 6-8 week postnatal check in the UK: a qualitative study using the COM-B model

Abstract: To explore general practitioners’ (GPs) perceived capability, opportunity and motivation to discuss physical activity during the 6-8 week postnatal check, using the COM-B model of behaviour change as conceptual framework.

Design

Qualitative study using semi-structured interviews, with data analysed thematically using the COM-B (capability, opportunity, motivation and behaviour) model as the conceptual framework.