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Behavior Theory in Public Health Practice and Research

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By (author): Bruce Simons-Morton Marc Lodyga

Written by experienced behavioral scientists with substantial experience teaching public health students, Behavior Theory in Public Health Practice and Research, Second Edition offers a comprehensive study of health behavior theories that are the foundation of all health education and promotion programs. After presenting the rationale for behavioral science in public health practice, the text methodically describes each theory or set of related theories with ample examples and research that demonstrate how they are applied in public health practice. Thoroughly updated, the Second Edition offers: - Timely and relevant examples of applications to practice and research, including the COVID-19 pandemic, HIV/AIDS, racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic disparities, and more - Guided study questions, quizzes, take-home points for public health professionals, and a robust digital package for students and instructors - Exclusive focus on health behavior theory with recent and relevant examples and information - A readable, engaging, and accessible exploration of health behavior theory written for a wide range of students - Navigate eBook Access (included with each new print text) enables students to read their digital textbook online or offline, on computers, tablets, and mobile devices. See more
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Product Details
  • Weight: 454g
  • Publication Date: 16 Aug 2021
  • Publisher: Jones and Bartlett Publishers Inc
  • Publication City/Country: United States
  • Language: English
  • ISBN13: 9781284231717

About Bruce Simons-MortonMarc Lodyga

Dr. Simons-Morton is Scientist Emeritus National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD) of the National Institutes of Health (retired). Formerly he was Senior Research Scientist at Virginia Tech Transportation Institute and Director of the Impaired Driving Research Group. Before that he was Chief of the Prevention Research Branch and Senior Investigator in the intramural research program at the NIH where he conducted theory-based research on individual social and environmental influences on adolescent behaviors with particular emphases on substance use and risky driving. Dr. Simons-Morton is the author of over 300 scientific papers three books and 25 book chapters. He served as Chair of the Public Health Education Section of the APHA and Chair of the Operator Education and Regulation Committee of the Transportation Research Board of the National Academy of Science. Dr. Lodyga is the Assistant Chair and Assistant Professor in the Department of Behavioral Health and Nutrition at the University of Delaware. He is also a Certified Health Education Specialist and Clinical Health Coach. As a behavioral scientist his research interests focus primarily on analyzing psychosocial and ecological traits that influence health behaviors. He is especially interested in examining constructs of motivational and behavioral theories with special consideration to evidence-based interventions that decrease risky health behaviors. Prior to the University of Delaware he was an Assistant Professor and Director of Health Promotion at Colby-Sawyer College. As an expert in health behavior theory Dr. Lodyga has trained nearly 4000 students and health professionals in the field of behavioral sciences. Dr. Lodyga regularly teaches courses in health behavior theory behavior change strategies and theory-based intervention design. He has also consulted on many research projects research proposals and evidence-based program planning. In recognition he has received numerous awards based on his teaching advising and mentorship.

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