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Published on: October 6, 2016
The transtheoretical model and exercise among individuals living with HIV
Tania B Basta1, Michael Reece, Mark G Wilson
1School of Health Sciences, E331 Grover Center, Ohio University, Athens, OH 45701, USA. basta@ohio.edu
Objective:
To examine the distribution of the stages of change for exercise among individuals living with HIV as well as to identify the differences between the transtheoretical model (TTM) constructs.
Methods:
Cross-sectional self-report data were collected from 208 individuals accessing HIV-related care services.
Results:
More than half of the sample was in the action and maintenance stages, indicating a higher level of physical activity in this sample than the general population. Furthermore, the patterns of the TTM constructs across stages were consistent with past research.
Conclusions:
Stage-matched TTM interventions can be developed for individuals living with HIV.
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