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Classification of adolescents' readiness according to the staging algorithm at the initial, 6-month, and 12-month assessments
| Stage | Initial (N= 174) % | 6 month (n = 148) % | 12 month (n = 147) % |
| Precontemplation | 3.5 | 16.2 | 18.4 |
| Contemplation | 4.0 | 8.8 | 6.1 |
| Preparation | 69.4 | 25.7 | 22.4 |
| Action | 19.1 | 20.3 | 17.0 |
| Maintenance | 4.0 | 29.1 | 36.1 |
Note: ns vary because of missing data or loss to follow-ups (for 6-month and 12-month assessments).
