Ymgynghoriadau newid ymddygiad iechyd drwy gyfrwng iaith gyntaf yr unigolyn: astudiaeth ansoddol ar sail Theori Hunanbenderfyniad (Conducting consultations on changing health behaviour using the individual’s first language: a qualitative study based on the self-determination theory)

Bilingual individuals can show stronger emotional responses in their first language, which can lead to behaviour change. The aim of this study was to explore individuals’ experiences of behaviour change consultations in their first language or other languages. A qualitative methodology was adopted through 12 semi-structured interviews analysed using thematic analysis. Themes and sub-themes were mapped to the Self-Determination Theory, namely Autonomy, Relatedness and Competence.

The results indicate that conducting consultations in the individual’s first language, even if it is not the entire consultation, can encourage the individual to change their health behaviour. These findings suggest that further training resources and support are needed for practitioners to be able to provide an active offer that will encourage individuals to take responsibility for their own health, which 
could lead to changing health behaviour.