Health behavior and health education : theory, research, and practice / Karen Glanz, Barbara K. Rimer, K. Viswanath, editors ; foreword by C. Tracy Orleans.

This book offers an accessible, comprehensive, in-depth analysis of the health behavior theories and practices that are most relevant to health education. This thoroughly revised edition includes the most current information on theory, research, and practice at individual, interpersonal, and communi...

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Other Authors: Glanz, Karen., Rimer, Barbara K., Viswanath, K.
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: San Francisco, CA : Jossey-Bass, [2008]
Edition:Fourth edition.
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Summary:This book offers an accessible, comprehensive, in-depth analysis of the health behavior theories and practices that are most relevant to health education. This thoroughly revised edition includes the most current information on theory, research, and practice at individual, interpersonal, and community group levels. The volume includes substansial new content on current and emerging theories of health communication, e-health, culturally diverse communities, health promotion, the impact of stress, the importance of networks and community, social marketing, and evaluation.
Physical Description:xxxiii, 552 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and indexes.
ISBN:9780787996147
0787996149
9780470396292
0470396296