Essentials of health behavior : social and behavioral theory in public health / Mark Edberg.
| Author/creator | Edberg, Mark Cameron, 1955- author. |
| Format | Book |
| Edition | Second edition. |
| Publication | Burlington, MA : Jones & Bartlett Learning, [2014] |
| Copyright Date | ©2015 |
| Description | xii, 223 pages ; 28 cm. |
| Subjects |
| Series | The essential public health series Essential public health. ^A718075 |
| Contents | Introduction : the links between health and behavior -- Health issues and behavior -- Social behavioral theory and its roots -- Individual health behavior theories -- Social, cultural, and environmental theories (part I) -- Social, cultural, and environmental theories (part II) -- Multilevel theories -- Doing something about it : the ecological perspective and the move from theory to practice -- Communities and populations as focus for health promotion programs -- Application of theory : schools and worksites -- Application of theory : communications campaigns -- Application of theory : global health -- Application of theory : high-risk and special populations -- Evaluation : what is it? why is it needed? how does it relate to theory? -- Culture, diversity, and health disparities : are current theories relevant? -- Career choices and social/behavioral theory in public health : a brief introduction. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| LCCN | 2013026309 |
| ISBN | 9781449698508 (pbk.) |
| ISBN | 1449698506 (pbk.) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laupus | Books - Stacks | W 85 E211E 2014 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |