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Patient’s Stage of Readiness to Change Characteristic Precontemplation Contemplation Preparation/Action Maintenance NA = not applicable. *The call frequency suggested by counselors; actual call frequency was based on individual preference. Initial call content Greeting, information regarding program, informed consent regarding study participation, initial staging, goal setting, scheduling of follow-up call Subsequent call content NA Greeting, query regarding readiness for preparation, short counseling session (see below), scheduling follow-up call Greeting, query regarding goal attainment, short counseling session (see below), goal setting, scheduling follow-up call Greeting, query regarding persistence of maintenance, short counseling session (see below), scheduling follow-up call Typical call frequency* NA Monthly Weekly Monthly Topics covered in the short (5- to 10-min) counseling session Mailed information regarding the risks of sedentary lifestyle and the benefits of exercise Selected information on the risks and benefits of exercise Assessing aerobic fitness, barriers, nutrition, self- management, stress, social support, enjoying exercise, emotional benefits Relapse prevention, handling of relapse, encouragement
