Outcomes of cluster profiles within stages of change for sun protection behavior
Year: 2013
Type: article
Abstract: OBJECTIVE: Predictive and external validity was studied among cluster profiles for sun protection behavior within stages from Transtheoretical Model of behavior change using follow-up data. METHODS: Data from participants in a home-based expert system were analyzed. Longitudinal patterns of clusters on the precontemplation, contemplation, and preparation stages of change were assessed. Differences between clusters on membership in action/maintenance stages and scores on the Sun Protection Behavior Scale (SPBS) were measured at 12 and 24 months after intervention. RESULTS: Differences between clusters on stage progression and on scores from the SPBS were found at 12 and 24 months after intervention at all stages. DISCUSSION: Predictive and external validity of sun protection subtypes was established using sun protection variables after a stage-matched intervention. Results provide information to improve interventions for sun protection.
Source: Psychology Health & Medicine
Institution: University of Rhode Island
Language: English
Subfield: Applied Psychology
Field: Psychology
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: green
Awards: G1193429051, Online Tailored Interventions & Relational Agents for Exercise and Sun Protection, G2028336717, G2166067548, G2355478577, G374600582, G3889972749, AUTOMATED POPULATION BASED SMOKING CESSATION PROGRAMS, Maintenance in Multiple Behaviors with Emphasis on Aging, ACCELERATING THE PROCESS OF CHANGE FOR CANCER PREVENTION, ENHANCED SELF HELP INTERVENTIONS FOR SMOKING CES, Cancer Prevention & Control: Multidisciplinary Training
OpenAlex ID: W2039109972