Corresponding behavioural domain within the TDF | Specific belief | Frequency |
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Belief about consequences | There is uncertainty around the use of antenatal corticosteroids at term and practice doesn’t necessarily reflect the evidence | 25 |
Use of antenatal corticosteroids improves outcomes of diabetic babies but their use in diabetic women can be difficult | 16 | |
The use of repeat antenatal corticosteroids is known to be beneficial but concern exists around potential adverse effects. | 41 | |
Knowledge | My knowledge on the evidence related to antenatal corticosteroids is limited | 50 |
The evidence that supports the use of repeat antenatal corticosteroids is conflicting | 37 | |
I need more clarification on the evidence regarding antenatal corticosteroid administration in specific populations | 29 | |
There is confusion in antenatal corticosteroid practice in the understanding of a course, dose and duration between doses and courses. | 14 | |
My understanding of antenatal corticosteroids comes from what I witness in clinical practice | 6 | |
Social influences | Lack of consistency and difference of opinion make it difficult to know what is correct antenatal corticosteroid practice | 48 |
Environmental context and resources | Competing tasks and time constraints impact on antenatal corticosteroid administration | 12 |
Ease of access, readability and implementation tools/education discourages/encourages use of guidelines | 60 | |
Social professional role and identity | My use of the guideline would be dependent on it being based on good evidence | 8 |
Clinical practice guidelines assist in decision making but often clinical judgement supersedes this | 22 |