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. 2020 Jan 16;20:75. doi: 10.1186/s12889-020-8188-9

Table 1.

Theoretical Framework of Acceptability constructs

Construct Definition
Ethicality Extent to which the intervention has good fit with an individual’s value system
Affective attitude How an individual feels about the intervention;
Intervention coherence Extent to which the participant understands the intervention and how it works
Burden Perceived amount of effort required to participate in the intervention
Opportunity costs Extent to which benefits, profits, or values must be given up to engage in the intervention.
Self-efficacy Participant’s confidence that they can perform the behaviour(s) required to participate in the intervention
Perceived effectiveness Extent to which the intervention is perceived to be likely to achieve its purpose