Transtheoretical model in behavior change

1. Community Health Nursing
Topic: Trans-theoretical Model
Prepared by
Md Rahat Ul Azam
Nursing Instructor
Rangpur Nursing College, Rangpur.

2. Trans-theoretical Model
• Trans-theoretical Model (TTM) is a
psychological theory and model that
explains how people change
behavior over time.

3. Stages of trans-theoretical
1. Precontemplation:
• In this stage, individuals do not intend to take
action in the foreseeable future.
• People are often unaware that their behavior
is problematic or produce negative
consequences.

4. Stages of trans-theoretical continue…
2. Contemplation:
• In this stage, people recognize that there
behavior may be problematic, and a more
thoughtful and practical consideration of the
pros and cons of changing the behavior takes
place, with equal emphasis placed both.

5. Stages of trans-theoretical continue…
3. Preparation:
• At this point, individuals are actively
planning to make a change in the near
future.
• They may be gathering information and
resources to support their change.

6. Stages of trans-theoretical continue…
4. Action:
• During this stage, individuals are actively
engaged in modifying their behavior.
• They are implementing specific strategies
to make the desired change.

7. Stages of trans-theoretical continue…
5. Maintenance:
• After successfully making the change,
people enter the maintenance stage,
where they work to sustain their new
behavior and prevent relapse.

8. Stages of trans-theoretical continue…
6. Termination:
• In this stage, people have no desire to
return to their unhealthy behaviors and
are sure they will not relapse.

9. Termination

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