Document 0385 DOCN M9550385 TI The transtheoretical model of change and HIV prevention: a review. DT 9505 AU Prochaska JO; Redding CA; Harlow LL; Rossi JS; Velicer WF; Department of Psychology, University of Rhode Island, Kingston. SO Health Educ Q. 1994 Winter;21(4):471-86. Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE MED/95146351 AB 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. DE Attitude to Health Behavior Therapy *Health Behavior Human HIV Infections/*PREVENTION & CONTROL/PSYCHOLOGY *Models, Psychological Risk Factors Sex Behavior Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S. JOURNAL ARTICLE REVIEW REVIEW, TUTORIAL SOURCE: National Library of Medicine. NOTICE: This material may be protected by Copyright Law (Title 17, U.S.Code).