Health Behavior: Theory, Research, and Practice5th Edition

Health Behavior: Theory, Research, and Practice (Jossey-Bass Public Health) 5th Edition

Description:
The essential health behavior text, Health Behavior: Theory, Research, and Practice, provides a thorough introduction to understanding and changing health behavior, which is core to the public health role. Covering theory, applications, and research, this comprehensive book is the gold standard for health behavior texts. The fifth edition has been updated to reflect the most recent changes in the public health field, with a focus on the intersection of health, community, culture, and communication. It offers detailed explanations of both established and emerging theories and is applicable at the individual, interpersonal, group, and community levels. This guide provides students and practitioners with the most complete coverage of the theoretical and practical aspects of health behavior. Written and edited by leading health and social behavior theorists and researchers, it offers the most up-to-date and relevant information in the field, helping readers analyze and improve health behaviors.

Table of Contents (Short Version)

1. The Scope of Health Behavior
2. Theory, Research, and Practice in Health Behavior
3. Ecological Models of Health Behavior
4. The Health Belief Model
5. The Transtheoretical Model and Stages of Change
6. Social Support and Health
7. Social Networks and Health Behavior
8. Stress, Coping, and Health Behavior
9. Community Engagement and Building
10. Implementation and Diffusion of Public Health Interventions
11. Communication and Health Behavior in a Changing Media Environment
12. Behavioral Economics and Health
13. Social Marketing

What is a Health Behavior?

Health behavior refers to actions taken by individuals that affect their health, either positively or negatively. These behaviors include activities such as exercising, eating a balanced diet, using tobacco, adhering to medical advice, and participating in health screenings. Health behaviors can be influenced by various factors such as culture, community, socioeconomic status, and access to healthcare resources. Understanding these behaviors is essential for designing interventions aimed at improving public health outcomes.

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Product Details:

• Publisher: Wiley
• Published: July 2015
• ISBN: 9781118629055
• Edition: 5
• Language: English