The Transtheoretical Model of Change and HIV Prevention: A Review

Authors

James O. Prochaska, University of Rhode Island
Colleen A. Redding, University of Rhode Island
Lisa L. Harlow, University of Rhode Island
Joseph S. Rossi, University of Rhode Island
Wayne F. Velicer, University of Rhode Island

Document Type

Article

Date of Original Version

1-1-1994

Abstract

The transtheoretical model of health behavior change is described and supporting empirical work is presented that reviews the central constructs of the model: the stages of change, processes of change, decisional balance, confidence, and temptation. Model-based applications to a broad range of problem behaviors are summarized. Applications to human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) prevention behavior changes are highlighted for each variable. Finally, several questions about the area of sexual behavior change to reduce risk of HIV exposure are explored and future research ideas are described within the context of this model. © 1994, Sage Publications. All rights reserved.

Publication Title, e.g., Journal

Health Education & Behavior

Volume

21

Issue

4

Citation/Publisher Attribution

Prochaska, James O., Colleen A. Redding, Lisa L. Harlow, Joseph S. Rossi, and Wayne F. Velicer. "The Transtheoretical Model of Change and HIV Prevention: A Review." Health Education & Behavior 21, 4 (1994): 471-486. doi: 10.1177/109019819402100410.