RESUMEN
Introduction: Regular physical activity is an important aspect of a healthy lifestyle. The aim of this study was to determine the relationship between pros, cons and self-efficacy with stages of change for exercise behavior in employees of Abu Musa Island
Methods: In this cross-sectional study, through cluster sampling,119 employees in of fices on Abu Musa Island were selected. Data of pros, cons and self-efficacy were collected using Physical activity staging, Exercise Benefits/Barriers scale and Exercise self-efficacy scale and were analyzed using the SPSS16
Results: According to the results, 16.8% of employees were in the pre-contemplation stage,10% in the contemplation stage, 31.1% in preparation stage, 13.4% in action stage and 28.7% in the maintenance stage. There was a significant association between pros and cons and regular physical activity [p<0.01]
Conclusion: In order to change physicala ctivity behavior and achieve the stages of action and maintenance; designing and implementation of appropriate training programs about the benefits of exercise and eliminating the barriers is recommended