Describe the effectiveness of behavioral theories in bringing about behavior change in a health promotion program

By the due date assigned, go to the Discussion Area and post responses to both the discussion questions given below as Part 1 and Part 2. All responses should be posted in this Discussion Area. Be sure to use vocabulary that is relevant to the topic. Also be sure to cite your work appropriately whenever possible. You should follow the most recent APA guidelines when citing your work.

Over the week, comment on your two of your peers’ responses. Ask questions, further the discussion of the topic, reinforce a response, or add another dimension to the discussion. Always use constructive language.

Part 1: Effectiveness of Behavioral Theories

Health education and health promotion programs focus on changing health behavior. Public health interventions are increasingly using theoretical frameworks to guide the design, implementation, and evaluation components to achieve behavior change and increase the health of the community.

From the assigned readings this week, review the following Web resource

· SOPHE Unintentional Injury and Violence Prevention. (n.d.). Behavior change theories that can be applied to injury prevention and control. Retrieved from Behavioral Theories

Based on your research, select a behavior change theory and provide an example of how that theory applies to a health promotion program. Then, respond to the following:

· Describe the effectiveness of behavioral theories in bringing about behavior change in a health promotion program.

· In the example you cite, examine the factors that led to the decision to apply your chosen theory to the specific health promotion program.

· Describe how the health promotion program was designed to incorporate the elements of this theory.

Support your statements with appropriate examples and scholarly references

Part 2: Social Determinants Impacting Public Health

Social determinants of health have a significant impact on public health issues. They are the social, economic, and environmental conditions that are not distributed equally among populations. Those living in poverty and unsanitary living conditions are usually more susceptible to disease. Inaccessible healthcare systems and an unstable government without policies to address these disparities also contribute to the burden of disease.

From the assigned readings this week, review the following Web resource:

· World Health Organization (WHO). (2012). Social determinants of health. Retrieved from Social determinants of health

Respond to the following:

· Evaluate the social determinants that may impact current public health issues within the U.S.

· Select a current public health issue in the U.S. and describe the social determinant that impacts the issue.

· Describe existing practices that are in place to improve economic or social determinants. What additional measures can you recommend?

· In your opinion, analyze whether more can be done to address the issue. Include an analysis of whether policy creates interference.

Support your statements with appropriate examples and scholarly references.

Rubric Assessment

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Quality of Initial Posting

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The information provided is inaccurate, not focused on the assignment’s topic, and/or does not answer the question(s) fully. Response demonstrates incomplete understanding of the topic and/or inadequate preparation.

The information provided is accurate, giving a basic understanding of the topic(s) covered. A basic understanding is when you are able to describe the terms and concepts covered. Despite this basic understanding, initial posting may not include complete development of all aspects of the assignment.

The information provided is accurate, displaying a good understanding of the topic(s) covered. A good understanding is when you are able to explain the terms and topics covered. Initial posting demonstrates sincere reflection and addresses most aspects of the assignment, although all concepts may not be fully developed.

The information provided is accurate, providing an in-depth, well thought-out understanding of the topic(s) covered. An in-depth understanding provides an analysis of the information, synthesizing what is learned from the course/assigned readings.

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Participation in Discussion

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May include one or more of the following: *Comments to only one other student’s post. *Comments are not substantive, such as just one line or saying, “Good job” or “I agree. *Comments are off topic.

Comments to two or more classmates’ initial posts but only on one day of the week. Comments are substantive, meaning they reflect and expand on what the other student wrote.

Comments to two or more classmates’ initial posts on more than one day. Comments are substantive, meaning they reflect and expand on what the other student wrote.

Comments to two or more classmates’ initial posts and to the instructor’s comment (if applicable) on two or more days. Responses demonstrate an analysis of peers’ comments, building on previous posts. Comments extend and deepen meaningful conversation and may include a follow-up question.

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No postings for which to evaluate language and grammar exist.

Numerous issues in any of the following: grammar, mechanics, spelling, use of slang, and incomplete or missing citations and references. If required for the assignment, did not use course, text, and/or outside readings (where relevant) to support work.

Some spelling, grammatical, and/or structural errors are present. Some errors in formatting citations and references are present. If required for the assignment, utilizes sources to support work for initial post but not comments to other students. Sources include course/text readings but outside sources (when relevant) include non-academic/authoritative, such as Wikis and .com resources.

Minor errors in grammar, mechanics, or spelling in the initial posting are present. Minor errors in formatting citations and references may exist. If required for the assignment, utilizes sources to support work for both the initial post and some of the comments to other students. Sources include course and text readings as well as outside sources (when relevant) that are academic and authoritative (e.g., journal articles, other text books, .gov Web sites, professional organization Web sites, cases, statutes, or administrative rules).

Minor to no errors exist in grammar, mechanics, or spelling in both the initial post and comments to others. Formatting of citations and references is correct. If required for the assignment, utilizes sources to support work for both the initial post and the comments to other students. Sources include course and text readings as well as outside sources (when relevant) that are academic and authoritative (e.g., journal articles, other text books, .gov Web sites, professional organization Web sites, cases, statutes, or administrative rules).

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