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 |