Range

Precontemplation

Contemplation

P value

Mean ± SD

Mean ± SD

Skills to build relationships with the client

5 - 15

11.0 ± 2.2

13.3 ± 13.3

<0.01

Skills to assess the condition of the client

5 - 20

13.6 ± 2.4

16.5 ± 16.5

<0.01

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

5 - 15

9.7 ± 1.2

11.7 ± 11.7

<0.01

Skills to link actual lifestyles with health needs

5 - 10

7.0 ± 1.1

7.7 ± 7.7

0.09

Skills to link health challenges with actual lifestyles

5 - 15

9.7 ± 2.5

12.0 ± 12.0

<0.01

Skills to raise confidence in the change of behavior

5 - 10

6.5 ± 2.0

8.4 ± 8.4

<0.01