PREMIT behavior modification intervention
PA behaviors
PREMIT was a stage-based and theory-orientated intervention designed as an integral part of the PREVIEW intervention, but not specific to PREVIEW RCT arm. All participants received the same behavioral support. PREMIT had 4 stages: preliminary (stage 1); preparation (stage 2); action (stage 3); and maintenance (stage 4). PREMIT was delivered over 18 group sessions with 10–20 participants in a group (Fig. Different behavioral techniques were implemented to support participants in performing and maintaining the new diet and PA behaviors. Behavioral techniques such as information, planning for social support, modelling behaviors, and goal setting were used to influence behavioral determinants including self-efficacy, social support, and action planning. PREMIT was designed so that participants could apply the learned techniques in real life situations at home, at work, and in community environment. Intensity of support was reduced gradually when it was assumed that the new behaviors would have been imbedded into daily routines [