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 |