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. Author manuscript; available in PMC: 2019 Jun 19.
Published in final edited form as: Prog Community Health Partnersh. 2017;11(4):417–425. doi: 10.1353/cpr.2017.0049

Table 2.

Examples of How Yéego Gardening! Intervention Components Addressed Theoretical Constructs in Figure 1.

Theoretical Construct Example
Self-efficacy Planting: Have participants review what to plant where to build confidence
Harvesting: Have participants share their own traditional knowledge of the seasons and when to harvest
Food preparation: Have participants try out a healthy recipe at home
Behavioral Capability Planting: Have participants help prepare soil mixture and use gardening tools
Weeding/Pest Control: Have participants practice weeding and pest control in the community garden
Food preparation: Provide a cooking demonstration and tasting
Self-monitoring Garden Plan: Encourage participants to make a plan for home garden, while peers and instructors can provide support and feedback
Planting: Have participants to set a goal for planting something at home
Watering: Have participants think about how they will water their gardens at home
Check-in on home gardens and allow timefor questions and answers
Social Norms Incorporating culture (such as blessings, songs, Navajo traditions) makes gardening feel familiar, aligns with traditional values and encourages participation
Show value of intergenerational knowledge by encouraging children and elders to attend
Encourage workshop participants to share ideas and learn from one another Showcase what is produced in the garden with the rest of the community