Table 1 Stages of Change according to BSE, MMG and PST
Stages of change | BSE | PST or MMG |
|---|---|---|
Precontemplation stage | Women in this stage responded that they were not currently performing BSE montly and were not seriously considering performing BSE within the next 6 months | Women never had a mammogram or PST, and nor planning to get one within the next 6 months |
Contemplation stage | Women in this were not currently performing BSE montly but were seriously considering performing initiating montly BSE within the next 6 months | Women never had a mammogram or pap test but intends to get one within the next 6 months to one year |
Preparation stage | Women in this stage were not currently performing BSE montly but they intended to perform BSE as early as the next month | – |
Action stage | Women in this stage were currently performing BSE monthly | Women had mammogram or pap test on schedule and intends to get another on a time frame that will keep the women on Schedule |
Maintenance stage | Women in this stage were currently performing BSE for at least 6 months | – |
Relapse | – | Women had one or more mammograms or pap tests in the past but is now off schedule and does not plan to have a mammograms or pap tests within future. |