Introduction to Health Behavior Theory - Couverture souple

Hayden, Joanna

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1284231925 ISBN 13 : 9781284231922

Editeur : Jones and Bartlett Publishers, Inc, 2022

Synopsis

Designed to provide students with an easy to understand, interesting, and engaging introduction to the theoretical basis of health education, Introduction to Health Behavior Theory, Fourth Edition 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 commonly used health behavior theories in individual chapters, the author breaks each theory into concepts and constructs to enhance comprehension and encourage students to discover how these theories can be put into practice. Theory essence sentence and constructs chart at the beginning of each chapter condenses the theory into one easy to learn and remember sentence and provides context for the rest of the chapter.A historical overview of each theory's development provides students with a context for how and why the theory explains behavior.Numerous examples from the literature in difference practice settings with different populations to support learning/understanding of the content. Many examples are COVID-19 related.End of chapter activities based on a reproduced full journal article reinforce chapter content by clearly demonstrating the theory's application in practice.Links to and annotations of additional open access articles in each chapter that demonstrate the application of the theory in practice.A final summary chapter includes guidelines for choosing a theory, summary charts of theory essence sentences and constructs, and construct domains with examples of corresponding program activities.Navigate eBook access (included with the print text) provides online or offline access to the digital text from a computer, tablet, or mobile device. Introduction to Health Education and Health Promotion Health Behavior Theory Health Behavior Change Social and Behavioral Aspects of Health Principles of Health Education Health Education Theory and Practice Health Education Theories and Techniques (c) 2023 320 pages

A propos du livre

À propos de l?auteur

Dr. Joanna Hayden began her more than 40-year career in health and education as a critical care nurse. After earning her doctorate in health education from New York University, she transitioned into academia at William Paterson University where she served as chairperson of the department of Public Health for over a decade. Dr. Hayden held leadership positions in state and national professional organizations, was an inaugural associate editor of the journal Health Promotion Practice and presenter at local, state and national conferences and workshops. She is the author of the textbook Introduction to Health Behavior Theory (3e) and numerous journal articles and book chapters.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Jones and Bartlett Publishers, Inc
• Date d'édition: 2022
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1284231925
• ISBN 13: 9781284231922
• Reliure: Broché
• Numéro d'édition: 4
• Nombre de pages: 320
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible