This model aims to provide a framework for lifestyle risk factor modification not only to improve client knowledge and commitment to reducing individual risk factor but to also improve awareness and commitment to overcoming perceived barriers that prevent women reducing rick factor . While further research is need to investigate the validity of the model and the impact on reduction , there are a number of potential application for the model . These assessment tool are commonly used in barriers research , they could readily be applied in clinical practice to facilitatecthe peocess of indentifying and addressing perceived personal , social and environment barriers to health lifestyle behavior .