Table 2 Change in self-defined categories of health behaviour, in the six areas of choice, after completing the four-step counselling procedure
Target (area of choice)* | Improvement by 1-2 categories | No change of categories | Deterioration by 1-2 categories |
|---|---|---|---|
Body weight n=106 | 43% | 53% | 4% |
Physical activity n=75 | 52% | 35% | 13% |
Eating pattern n=42 | 49% | 46% | 5% |
Coping with stress n=38 | 58% | 34% | 8% |
Smoking n=35 | 60% | 37% | 3% |
Alcohol consumption n=7 | 57% | 43% | 0% |
Total n=303 | 50% | 43% | 7% |