Table 1 Health Survey Stages of Change Survey Measures
Stages of Change | Survey Measure | |
|---|---|---|
Maintenance | I took action more than 6 months ago to change my [exercise / eating] habits and I’m working hard to maintain this change | |
Action | I am doing something to improve my [exercise / eating] habits | |
Preparation | I have definite plans to improve my [exercise / eating] habits in the next month | |
Contemplation | I’m seriously intending to improve my [exercise / eating] habits in the next 6 months | |
Precontemplation | Traditional Measure As far as I’m concerned my [exercise / eating] habits don’t need changing | Modified Measure I know I should improve my [exercise / eating] habits but I don’t intend to |