Are the stages of change relevant for the development and implementation of a web-based tailored alcohol intervention? A cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Computer-tailored programs are a promising tool to stimulate health behavior change, such as reducing alcohol intake. Yet more research is needed to assess whether groups differing in their motivational level to change may need different types of feedback. Furthermore, it is unknown whether motivational level may also determine reactions to computer-tailored interventions. Our aim is to identify the potential relevance of the application of the stages of change concept in the development and implementation of alcohol interventions.

Methods

A web-based instrument was used to disseminate a questionnaire and to provide tailored feedback messages among adults in the Netherlands (N = 170; 96 females). Motivational level was assessed by the stage of change construct. Th

SUBMITTER: Schulz DN 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3487757 | biostudies-literature | 2012 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature