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The Transtheoretical Model Of Behavior Change

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The transtheoretical model of behaviour change describes how people modify problem behaviour or acquire a positive behaviour. The stages of change are the main concepts in the transtheoretical model and include precontemplation, contemplation, preparation, action and maintenance (Prochaska et al., 2002 as cited in Polit & Beck, 2014). The main idea of this theory, according to Polit and Beck (2010) is, “the stages of change which conceptualizes a continuum of motivational readiness to change problem behavior…….” This theory speaks to individuals, each at a particular stage in the continuum towards the desired behaviour. Prochaska, Redding and Evers (2008) stated that to progress through the early stages, people apply cognitive, affective, and evaluative processes. The pregnant woman with diabetes non-compliance to diet maybe related to lack of clinical support services, lifestyle and culture, as well as her socioeconomic status. The transtheoretical model states that the level of readiness of an individual must be assessed and the interventions …show more content…

The patient may have developed an awareness of the disease, and its implications for both her and the unborn child. There is awareness that society wants persons to comply with their dietary regimen and prevent complications in pregnancy. The pregnant woman begins to think about ways to adhere to the diet as she weighs the advantages and disadvantages about compliance to diet. She looks for resources to support her in this process. The decisional balance is evenly weighted, however the economic factors are important in supporting the transition. Here, the ability to provide the foods to prepare the meals, and to have this on a regular basis will sway the decision to commence and adhere to the

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