Theoretical Foundations of Health Education and Health Promotion

Each new print copy includes Navigate 2 Advantage Access that unlocks a complete eBook, Study Center, homework and Assessment Center, and a dashboard that reports actionable data. Revised and updated with the latest data from the field, the Third Edition of Theoretical Foundations of Health Education and Health Promotion 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 and a set of application questions are included that will assist the student in mastering the application of the theory. The Third Edition 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 examination at both the CHES and MCHES levels. Important Updates to the Third Edition: Inclusion of a new multi-theory model (MTM) for health behavior change Incorporates several newer theories such as emotional intelligence, information motivations skills (IMB), and integrative model Includes an updated list of interventions for each theory Provides updated references, websites, and ancillaries