Phases of the action stage of change.

Objective. To compare on- and off-campus snacking patterns among college students pursuing degrees in health-related fields (HRFs) and nonhealth-related fields (NHRFs).Materials and Methods. Snack frequency questionnaire, scales measuring barriers, self-efficacy, and stage of change for healthy snacking, and a snack knowledge test (SKT).Participants. 513 students, 46% HRFs, and 54% NHRFs. The students' BMI was kg/m2(range 14.6 to 43.8), and 32.2% were overweight/obese.Results. Softdrinks (on-campus), lowfat milk (off-campus), and sports drinks were popular among HRFs and NHRFs. Cost and availability were barriers to healthy snacking, students felt least confident to choose healthy snacks when emotionally upset, and 75% (65%) of HRFs (NHRFs) self-classified in the action stage of change for healthy snacking. The HRFs scored higher on the SKT.Conclusions. Neither location nor field of study strongly influenced snacking patterns, which featured few high-fiber foods.

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Smoking Cessation Rates After a Nurse-Led Inpatient Smoking Cessation Intervention

The Journal of Smoking Cessation ◽

10.1375/jsc.5.1.69 ◽

2010 ◽

Vol 5 (1) ◽

pp. 69-76 ◽

Cited By ~ 9

Author(s):

Marc Meysman ◽

Hedwig Boudrez ◽

Kris Nackaerts ◽

Björn Dieriks ◽

Rudy Indemans ◽

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Keyword(s):

Smoking Cessation ◽

Stage Of Change ◽

Control Group ◽

University Hospitals ◽

Smoking Cessation Advice ◽

Cessation Intervention ◽

Continuous Abstinence ◽

Over 40 Years ◽

Experimental Group ◽

Action Stage

AbstractObjective: To evaluate the effectiveness of inpatient brief counselling by a smoking cessation nurse compared to usual care (no advice). Methods: The subjects (n = 381, 245 men and 136 women) studied were in-patients, in four Flemish University Hospitals, who were daily smokers. Patients were randomised between 2005 and June 2006. Patients were allocated to an experimental group (EG) or to a control group (CG). Allocation and smoking cessation interventions of patients were stage-matched according to their stage of change as defined by Prochaska and Diclemente. Smoking cessation advice was administered by a qualified smoking cessation nurse. Results: The six-month self-reported continuous abstinence in the EG in 28/178 patients (15.7%) compared to the CG where 14/180 patients were abstinent (7.7%) was significantly better. The effect was most pronounced in the subgroup over 40 years old in the preparation and action stage. In this cohort in the EG, 44% of patients were abstinent at six months compared to 18%in the CG. All patients tended to smoke less after a hospitalisation. Conclusion: The intervention by a smoking cessation nurse during hospitalisation seems effective and is most rewarding in the smokers > 40 years old, and who were well motivated to stop.

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Stage of change toward “9-a-day” not “5-a-day” is associated with lower body weight

Nutrition & Food Science ◽

10.1108/nfs-04-2017-0079 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 47 (6) ◽

pp. 829-838

Author(s):

Hiba Bawadi ◽

Reema Tayyem ◽

Safaa Muhanna ◽

Georgianna Tuuri ◽

Michael J. Keenan ◽

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Keyword(s):

College Students ◽

Body Weight ◽

Fruits And Vegetables ◽

Demographic Data ◽

Stage Of Change ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Content Type ◽

Lower Body Weight ◽

Action Stage

Purpose This study aims to assess the students’ stage of change (SOC) for fruits and vegetables (FV) consumption using the 5-a-day and 9-a-day patterns; to validate a tool to measure SOC for consuming 5-a-day and 9-a-day of FV; and to investigate the relationship between SOC for FV consumption and body weight among Jordanian college students. Design/methodology/approach A cross-sectional study was conducted and included a convenient sample of 788 college students (47.7 per cent men and 52.2 per cent women) who completed validated questionnaires which included socio-demographic data, readiness to consume 5-a-day and 9-a-day servings of FV daily and FV consumption behaviors. Students’ heights and weights were measured. SOC for participants was examined using reparation, contemplation, pre-contemplation, action and maintenance stages. Findings A majority (69.9 per cent) of college students were in the pre-contemplation stage with regard to 9-a-day behavior. Females tended to be classified in the action stage more than males (P < 0.001). After controlling for age, gender and energy consumption, a significant (P < 0.05) inverse relationship was found between maintenance or action SOC for consuming 9-a-day behavior and body mass index (BMI). A large proportion of college students were in a pre-action stage for either consuming 5-a-day or 9-a-day of FV. Those students who followed the 9-a-day recommendations had significantly (P < 0.05) lower BMI values that those students in the pre-action stages. Originality/value The current study is genuine and original, and valuable in designing new strategies in lowering obesity and its comorbidities.

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Can transtheoretical model measures predict relapse from the action stage of change among ex-smokers who quit after calling a quitline?

Addictive Behaviors ◽

10.1016/j.addbeh.2005.05.023 ◽

2006 ◽

Vol 31 (3) ◽

pp. 414-428 ◽

Cited By ~ 21

Author(s):

Catherine J. Segan ◽

Ron Borland ◽

Kenneth M. Greenwood

Keyword(s):

Transtheoretical Model ◽

Stage Of Change ◽

Action Stage

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Implications of Older Adult Attitudes Toward the Preventability of Falls for Health Promotion

Innovation in Aging ◽

10.1093/geroni/igaa057.2797 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 4 (Supplement_1) ◽

pp. 774-774

Author(s):

Gwen Bergen ◽

Janice Mark ◽

Ankita Henry

Keyword(s):

Older Adults ◽

Health Promotion ◽

Fall Prevention ◽

Fall Risk ◽

Stage Of Change ◽

Descriptive Statistics ◽

Evidence Based ◽

Preventive Actions ◽

Prevention Interventions ◽

Action Stage

Abstract Older adults’ behavioral stage of change for adopting fall prevention interventions, and their use of evidence-based interventions are not well understood. A survey was administered to older adults (65 years+) (n=1063) to understand their stage of change and fall prevention behaviors. Descriptive statistics were calculated and logistic regression conducted to determine factors most related to stage. The distribution of subjects by stage was precontemplation (17%), contemplation (2%), preparation (5%), action (15%), and maintenance (61%). The strongest variable related to being in an action stage (preparation, action, maintenance) was screening positively for fall risk (Risk Ratio: 8.7, 95% CI: 5.4, 14.1). The most common preventive actions for those in an action stage were taking Vitamin D (37%), and having vision tested (30%). Older adults at risk for a fall are ready to take action to prevent falls; health promotion should focus on increasing knowledge and use of different evidence-based interventions.

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