Table 3. Mean and SD of the knowledge, benefits, barriers, self – efficacy and FI during stages of change.
| VariableSOC | Pre-contemplation | Contemplation | Preparation | P-value * |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Knowledge | 27.00 (3.74) | 27.00 (3.06) | 28.17 (3.37) | .018 |
| Perceived benefits | 26.8911 (3.78987) | 26.60 (3.77) | 27.93 (3.86) | .043 |
| Perceived Barrier | 22.6732 (2.95972) | 21.60 (4.35) | 21.32 (3.50) | .001 |
| Self-Efficacy | 8.2724 (2.94410) | 9.88 (4.52) | 9.87 (3.67) | <0.001 |
| Fiber Intake | 9.0066 (2.25024) | 9.69 (2.52) | 10.08 (2.14) | <0.001 |
SOC: Stages of change
*ANOVA
PC: Precontemplation
C: Contemplation
P: Preparation