Spread over four sessions, preparations for the trip include practical advice on equipment and help in writing a "team chapter", a set of rules which will guide the women in how to respond to emergencies and resolve conflict once they are up on the mountain.
"This is why it is essential that women are given a clear written follow-up care plan, which should include practical advice about diet and exercise".
Effective behavioural intervention programs include practical advice in problem solving and skills training and provision of social support [ 37].
They made suggestions, including practical advice on how to manage episodes of hypoglycaemia and on the text in the dietary information section.
Finally, the intervention will include practical advice concerning alternative behaviour in tempting situations, with a focus on peer resistance skills to raise self-efficacy beliefs and implementation intentions.
They identified the need for an educational DVD; the suggested content of which was broad-reaching and included practical advice about caring for a baby and issues to do with relationship changes.
The WHO has advised that routine contacts with health-service staff should include practical advice on the benefits of increased levels of physical activity, combined with support for individuals to help initiate and maintain healthy behaviours [ 9].
