BACKGROUND Consuming fish plays a key role in human health and prevention of diseases. The aim of this study was using transtheoretical model to analyze the trend of fish consumption among women. MATERIALS AND METHODS In this descriptive-analytic research, 383 housewives who referred to health centers in Bandar Abbas were selected through a stratified sampling method. Data were collected by a...

OBJECTIVE To provide a comprehensive review of published research on the application of the transtheoretical model (TTM) to cancer screening behavior. METHODS Studies were categorized by design, given an internal validity rating where appropriate, and rated. RESULTS Forty-two studies were reviewed. Stage-matched mammography interventions were supported; however, the body of literature was o...

The transtheoretical model (TTM) is a behavioural theory that describes behaviour change as occurring in five stages, ranging from precontemplation to maintenance. The purpose of the present paper is to review and synthesise the literature published since 1999 on applications of the TTM to dietary behaviour so that the evidence for the use of assessment tools and interventions based on this mod...