PUH 5304 - Health Behavior

Description

Examines the psychosocial, behavioral, and educational principles that determine health behavior. Theoretical models synthesizing these principles are also examined. The course also presents ethical principles of professional and personal concern to health educators.

Outcomes

  1. Appraise the theoretical models used to define health behavior principles.
  2. Evaluate the role of the health educator in health behavior change.
  3. Analyze the concept of contributing behaviors to one's health status.
  4. Analyze the concept of determinants of health behavior.
  5. Examine health behavior intervention strategies.
  6. Evaluate the concerns of health educators regarding health behavior intervention strategies.

PreRequisites

None

Textbook(s)

Health behavior theory for public health: Principles, foundations, and applications (Rev: 2nd ed.)

Publisher: Jones & Bartlett Learning (2019)

Author: DiClemente, R. J., Salazar, L. F., & Crosby, R. A.

ISBN: 9781284129885

Price: $79.43

* Disclaimer: Textbooks listed are based on the last open revision of the course. Prior revisions and future revisions may use different textbooks. To verify textbook information, view the course syllabus or contact the CSU Bookstore at bookstore@columbiasouthern.edu