“…The HAPA suggests that pros have a minor effect in more advanced stages, when intention is strong or if actions have already been initiated (Schwarzer, 2008). Indeed, interventions addressing pros may be of particular importance for women in early stages of change (Smith, Kloss, Kniele, & Anderson, 2007). Research indicated that decisional balance is usually related to past behaviour and intention to engage in cervical cancer screening in future (Kelaher et al , 1999; Tung, Nguyen, & Tran, 2008).…”