Theoretical Foundations of Health Education and Health Promotion

by Manoj Sharma

Overview

A SHAPE America Endorsed Title! Abstract concepts and behavioral and social theories used in health education and promotion can be challenging for students to learn and comprehend. Theoretical Foundations of Health Education and Health Promotion, Fourth Edition provides a simple, pragmatic, easy-to-apply exposition to behavioral and social theories used in health education, health promotion, and public health. The Fourth Edition introduces students to common theories from behavioral and social sciences that are currently being used in health education and promotion. Each discussion of theory is accompanied by a practical skill-building activity in the context of planning and evaluation, along with a set of application questions that will assist the student in mastering the application of the theory. Theoretical Foundations of Health Education and Health Promotion is written to address the core competencies for health education specialists outlined by the National Commission for Health Education Credentialing (NCHEC) and provides a useful review for those preparing for the certification exam at both the CHES and MCHES levels. NEW! Each chapter has a Case Study, including Questions for Discussion, for use in the classroom, for self-reflection, or for online class discussion forums. Additional bonus Case Studies can be found within the Navigate Advantage course. Includes new and more diverse applications and activities within each theory to make the topics more engaging for health education specialists, public health professionals, nursing educators, dietitians, nutrition educators, health coaches, and other health professionals involved in health education and health promotion. NEW! Chapter 1 includes a new section on the evolution of theories in health promotion. NEW! Chapter 2 includes a new section on the behavior change wheel (BCW) model. Discussions of the social ecological model, CDCynergy, and the intervention mapping model have also been expanded and updated. © 2022 | 375 pages

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781284208627
Publisher:	Jones & Bartlett Learning
Publication date:	07/28/2021
Edition description:	4th ed.
Pages:	375
Product dimensions:	7.00(w) x 8.90(h) x 0.90(d)

About the Author

Manoj Sharma, MBBS, Ph.D., MCHES® is a public health physician with a medical degree from the University of Delhi and a doctorate in Preventive Medicine (Public Health) from The Ohio State University.' He is licensed to practice medicine and surgery anywhere in India by the Medical Council of India.' He is also a master certified health education specialist certified from the National Commission on Health Education Credentialing.' He has recently accepted a position as a tenured professor at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas in the School of Public Health.'In his career, spanning over 30 years, he has trained/taught over 6,000 health professionals that include physicians, health education specialists, dietitians, community health nurses, health care administrators, epidemiologists, sanitarians, health and development workers, allied health professionals and others. He has designed and taught a variety of undergraduate and graduate courses in health behavior, health education, and health promotion at twelve national and international universities working full time or part-time (Jackson State University, University of Cincinnati, University of Nebraska at Omaha, University of Nebraska at Lincoln, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Southern Illinois University at Carbondale, Central Michigan University, Walden University, National University, The Ohio State University, Saint Mary's College of Minnesota and Minnesota State University, Mankato).' He has worked for local health departments (City of Columbus, OH; Douglas County Health Department, NE; City of Cincinnati Health Department, OH, etc.); state health departments/agencies (OH, MS, NE, Ohio Commission on Minority Health, etc.); federal government agencies (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention — CDC, Unit ed States Environmental Protection Agency – USEPA, etc.); invited keynote presenter at universities (Chongqing Medical University, China; Lincoln Memorial University; University of Arkansas, University of Oklahoma); non-profit agencies (American Cancer Society, American Lung Association, Charles Drew Health Center, Indian Chicano Health Center, Voluntary Health Association of India, etc.); professional organizations (American Public Health Association, American School Health Association); and international agencies including governments of other nations (European Union, World Health Organization, Swiss Development Corporation, Government of Mongolia, Government of India, Associazione Italiana Amici di Raoul Follereau (Italy), etc.).'He is a prolific researcher and as of January 2020 had published ten books, over 250 peer-reviewed research articles, and over 450 other publications and secured funding for over $4 million.' He has been awarded several prestigious honors including the American Public Health Association’s Mentoring Award, ICTHP Impact Award, William R. Gemma Distinguished Alumnus Award from College of Public Health Alumni Society at the Ohio State University and others. His research interests are in developing and evaluating theory-based health behavior change interventions, obesity prevention, stress-coping, community-based participatory research, and integrative mind-body-spirit interventions.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Introduction to Health Education, Health Promotion, and Theory
Chapter 2 Planning Models in Health Education and Health Promotion
Chapter 3 The Health Belief Model
Chapter 4 The Transtheoretical Model
Chapter 5 Theory of Reasoned Action and Theory of Planned Behavior
Chapter 6 Theories of Stress and Coping
Chapter 7 Social Cognitive Theory
Chapter 8 Social Marketing
Chapter 9 Diffusion of Innovations
Chapter 10 Freire’s Model of Adult Education

Editorial Reviews

Reviewer: Christine Frazer, PhD, CNE (Walden University)
Description: Now in its second edition, this book provides much-needed information about common behavioral and social science theories relevant for health education.
Purpose: The purpose is to present a uniform approach to understanding theories that are commonly used in health education and health promotion. The book is definitely needed because of the ongoing evolution of the field.
Audience: It is written for undergraduate students, entry-level graduate students, and practitioners in public health and health education.
Features: The book covers common behavioral and social science theories appropriate for use in public health and health education. The best attributes of the book are the clear explanations of the various theories, the identification of important terms, and the activities to enhance skill development.
Assessment: This is very useful for students and current professionals in the health education. The applications and skill-building activities enhance learning.

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