HIV & Safer Sex: Stages of Change for Condom Use

Definition of Sex: First, “sex” is defined here as referring to vaginal sex only or either vaginal or anal sex.

Item content	Precontemplation	Contemplation		Preparation	Action	Maintenance
When you had sex, how often did you use condoms in the past 30 days?	Never; Almost never; Sometimes; Almost every time	Never; Almost never; Sometimes; Almost every time	Never; Almost never; Sometimes;	Almost every time	Every time	Every time
For how long have you been using condoms every time?	–	–	–	–	Less than 6 months	6 months or more
Are you considering starting to use condoms every time within the next 6 months?	No	Yes	Yes	Yes	–	–
Are you planning to start using condoms every time within the next 30 days?	–	No	Yes	Yes	–	–

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References

(Adapted from) Brown-Peterside P., Redding C.A., Ren L., & Koblin B.A. (2000). Acceptability of a stage-matched expert system intervention to increase condom use among women at high risk of HIV infection in New York City. AIDS Education and Prevention, 12(2), 171-181.