Activity | Time | Goals |
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Initial counseling (X1) | Start of study | Establish rapport, discuss need and options, use strategies that structure and elicit change and set goals |
Follow-up telephone calls (X2) | 2 weeks and 1 month after initial counseling | Assist preparation, encourage start and solve problems |
Maintenance telephone calls (X3) | 2, 4 and 6 months after initial counseling | Promote maintenance, avoid relapse and help re-establish change, if needed |