Health Behavior Theory For Public Health PDF

Rating: (5 reviews) Author: Ralph J. DiClemente ISBN : 9780763797539 New from $40.89 Format: PDF

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While a solid understanding of human behavior theory is an essential tool for designing and implementing successful health promotion programs, changing health behavior requires multiple skills beyond the ability to simply apply theory. Divided into three sections, the book takes a unique ecological approach to learning about health behavior theory and its application. The reader will first gain a broad understanding of health, public health, health behavior and health promotion planning. This is followed by a straightforward and expansive look at the most commonly applied theories and approaches to public health research and programs. Students will come away with a clear understanding of how theory “fits” into the larger scope of public health research and practice. Finally, readers will learn about the essential tasks of measurement, evaluation, and translation through an examination a diverse set of application “tools”.

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• Paperback: 366 pages
• Publisher: Jones & Bartlett Learning; 1 edition (December 1, 2011)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0763797537
• ISBN-13: 978-0763797539
• Product Dimensions: 1 x 6.8 x 9.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)

Health Behavior Theory For Public Health PDF

After taking several health behavior classes focused on theory, I would say this is the worst book I've ever read on health behavior theory. It's a very hard read to get through because it's not well written, it does not mesh with the current literature on all theories, and it over-emphasizes some very odd examples. Application is important, but by the 5th example, it's redundant. If this is for a class, rent it, do NOT buy it. Trust me, you will never use it again. If this is for your own information on behavior health theories, DO NOT BUY THIS BOOK. It will not be helpful for you, and I would definitely argue how it presents at least one of the theories it includes.

By Marie Hall

This is my first review on textbooks. There are just so many textbooks you need to buy as a grad student, but only so few one might actually enjoy while reading/making notes. This is one of those few for me. Very easy to read and follow. I like how authors always had multiple examples to demonstrate how theories and concepts can be applied in each of the chapters. Good textbook!

By Hsien-Wen