Introduction to Health Behavior Theory

Introduction to Health Behavior Theory Review

Introduction to Health Behavior Theory is designed to provide students with an easy to understand, interesting, and engaging introduction to the theoretical basis of health education. Written with the undergraduate in mind, the text uses comprehensive and accessible explanations to help students understand what theory is, how theories are developed, and what factors influence health behavior theory. Covering the more frequently used health behavior theories, the author breaks each theory into concept and constructs to enhance comprehension and encourages students to discover how these theories can be put into practice. Its length makes it the perfect supplement to add depth to any introductory health theory course.

Essentials of Health Behavior: Social and Behavorial Theory in Public Health (Essential Public Health)

Essentials of Health Behavior: Social and Behavorial Theory in Public Health (Essential Public Health) Review

Health promotion, education, and prevention programs ultimately focus on changing health behavior. Essentials of Health Behavior provides the groundwork for understanding, assessing, and effectively applying theories of human behavior, within the practice of public health.In clear and accessible language, it provides the student with a background of the kinds of social and behavioral theories that guide our understanding of health related behavior and that form the background for health promotion and prevention efforts. Filled with real life examples and profiles, the text explores some of the ways in which these theories and approaches are used in applied health promotion efforts.