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Application of the Theory of Planned Behaviour in Behaviour Change Interventions: A Systematic Review

Wendy Hardeman General Practice and Primary Care Research Unit, Department of Public Health and Primary Care, Institute of Public Health, University of Cambridge, Robinson Way, Cambridge, CB2 2SR, UK
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Marie Johnston School of Psychology, University of St Andrews, St Andrews, Fife, KY16 9JU, Scotland
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Derek Johnston School of Psychology, University of St Andrews, St Andrews, Fife, KY16 9JU, Scotland
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Debbie Bonetti School of Psychology, University of St Andrews, St Andrews, Fife, KY16 9JU, Scotland
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Nicholas Wareham Department of Public Health and Primary Care, Institute of Public Health, University of Cambridge, Robinson Way, Cambridge, CB2 2SR, UK
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Ann Louise Kinmonth General Practice and Primary Care Research Unit, Department of Public Health and Primary Care, Institute of Public Health, University of Cambridge, Robinson Way, Cambridge, CB2 2SR, UK
Pages 123-158 | Published online: 27 Oct 2010

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