Range

Precontemplation

Contemplation

P value

Mean ± SD

Mean ± SD

Skills to build relationships with the client

5 - 15

9.6 ± 1.7

10.5 ± 1.7

0.02

Skills to assess the condition of the client

5 - 20

11.9 ± 2.6

11.9 ± 2.7

0.99

Skills to increase interest in and commitment to the change of behavior

5 - 15

7.5 ± 2.6

8.4 ± 2.3

0.10

Skills to link actual lifestyles with health needs

5 - 10

5.8 ± 1.6

6.0 ± 1.7

0.54

Skills to link health challenges with actual lifestyles

5 - 15

6.5 ± 2.7

7.6 ± 2.6

0.14

Skills to raise confidence in the change of behavior

5 - 10

4.1 ± 1.9

5.5 ± 1.9

<0.01