Table 1.

Health Survey Stages of Change Survey Measures

Stages of Change	Survey Measure
Maintenance	I took action more than 6 months ago to change my [exercise / eating] habits and I’m working hard to maintain this change
Action	I am doing something to improve my [exercise / eating] habits
Preparation	I have definite plans to improve my [exercise / eating] habits in the next month
Contemplation	I’m seriously intending to improve my [exercise / eating] habits in the next 6 months
Precontemplation	Traditional Measure As far as I’m concerned my [exercise / eating] habits don’t need changing	Modified Measure I know I should improve my [exercise / eating] habits but I don’t intend to