Theoretical Foundations Of Health Education And Health Promotion

"Introduces students to common theories from behavioral and social sciences that are currently being used in health education and promotion. Each discussion of theory is accompanied by a practical skill-building activity in the context of planning and evaluation and a set of application questions that will assist the student in mastering the application of the theory."--

Revised and updated with the latest data from the field, the Third Edition of Theoretical Foundations of Health Education and Health Promotion introduces students to common theories from behavioral and social sciences that are currently being used in health education and promotion. Each discussion of theory is accompanied by a practical skill-building activity in the context of planning and evaluation and a set of application questions that will assist the student in mastering the application of the theory.

Theoretical Foundations of Health Education and Health Promotion, Second Edition, introduces students to common theories from behavioral and social sciences that are currently being used in health education and promotion. Each discussion of theory is accompanied by a practical skill-building activity in the context of planning and evaluation and a set of application questions that will assist the student in mastering the application of the theory. With its accessible language, this text helps students grasp new theories easily and shows them how to use these theories effectively when designing programs in community, school, worksite, or patient care settings.

Theoretical Foundations of Health Education and Health Promotion, Second Edition, introduces students to common theories from behavioral and social sciences that are currently being used in health education and promotion. Each discussion of theory is accompanied by a practical skill-building activity in the context of planning and evaluation and a set of application questions that will assist the student in mastering the application of the theory. With its accessible language, this text helps students grasp new theories easily and shows them how to use these theories effectively when designing programs in community, school, worksite, or patient care settings.

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Understand the foundations and applications of healthpromotion Introduction to Health Promotion gives students a workingknowledge of health promotion concepts and methods and theirapplication to health and health behaviors, with a special emphasison the philosophical and theoretical foundations of healthpromotion. The textbook also identifies and discusses theinnovative health campaigns, strategies, and policies beingimplemented and enacted to improve health behaviors and practicesthat ultimately improve quality of life. Written by a professorwith more than two decades of experience teaching and researchinghealth promotion, this comprehensive resource goes beyond thebasics, delving into issues such as the application of behaviorchange theories, planning models, and current wellness topics likenutrition, physical activity, and emotional well-being, amongothers. Provides a clear introduction to the most essential topics inhealth promotion and education Explains behavior change theories and program planningmodels Explores health promotion's role tackling issues of stress,tobacco use, eating behaviors, and physical activity Includes chapters dedicated to professions, settings, andcredentials available in the health promotion field Looks at future trends of health promotion Ideal for students in health promotion, health education, andpublic health fields, Introduction to Health Promotionprepares students with a comprehensive overview of the foundations,history, and current perspectives of health promotion, as well asits key methods and applications.

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