Book Description:
Explore key theories and applications in public health with “Health Behavior Theory for Public Health” by Ralph J. DiClemente, Laura F. Salazar, and Richard A. Crosby. Essential for students and professionals, this text guides effective intervention strategies and behavior understanding.
Health Behavior Theory for Public Health: Principles, Foundations, and Applications
Authors: Ralph J. DiClemente, Laura F. Salazar, Richard A. Crosby
Publisher: Jones & Bartlett Learning, 2020
ISBN: 978-1284129885
This comprehensive textbook delivers a foundational insight into health behavior theory along with its practical implications in public health contexts. It is an indispensable resource designed for both students and practitioners in the public health sphere, aiming to enrich their understanding of health behavior dynamics and intervention strategies.
Key Features:
- Exploration of major theoretical frameworks and models such as social cognitive theory, the health belief model, and the transtheoretical model.
- Comprehensive coverage on a variety of health behaviors including healthy eating, physical activity, tobacco use, and risky sexual behavior.
- In-depth content on intervention design and evaluation, supplemented by examples from successful public health campaigns.
- Inclusion of practical elements such as case studies, exercises, and discussion questions to facilitate real-world application and reinforce learning.
- Authored by leading experts with a deep and broad experience in health behavior research and practice.