HLTH-6038-1/HLTH-8038E-1 Health Behavior Theory-Spring 2024 Module 3 Quiz Question 1 Behavioral control is determined by a set of beliefs the person has that help or hinder performance of the behavior. True False Question 2 According to the construct of volitional control, if engaging in a behavior is perceived as being easy, then the likelihood of…

Module 1 Quiz Question 1 A community level theory focuses on public policy. True False Question 2 The terms model and theory can be used interchangeably, as they both have the same meaning. True False Question 3 Most health behaviors are driven by education alone. True False Question 4 Repeated observation of higher rates of…

HLTH-6038-1/HLTH-8038E-1 Health Behavior Theory-Spring 2024 Module 6 Assignment PRACTICAL APPLICATION OF THEORY/MODELS IN “REAL WORLD” SITUATIONS For this Assignment, you will identify a health issue (topic) and a target population from within your community. The specific community health issue and target population selected for this intervention must be a verifiable health topic and target in…

HLTH-6038-1/HLTH-8038E-1 Health Behavior Theory-Spring 2024 Module 2 Assignment APPLYING THE HEALTH BELIEF MODEL TO POPULATIONS The Health Belief Model (HBM) has been used extensively to create effective health behavior change interventions and programs. The focus of the HBM is to describe how certain personal beliefs influence health behavior. Using the HBM constructs of perceived benefits,…

HLTH-6038-1/HLTH-8038E-1 Health Behavior Theory-Spring 2024 Module 5 Assignment APPLYING THE PRECEDE-PROCEED MODEL From an ecological perspective, the Precede-Proceed model has been used to plan effective behavior change programs for over three decades. It was originally developed as the Precede model, with the Proceed part concentrating on intervention and evaluation added later. The PRECEDE acronym stands…

HLTH-6038-1/HLTH-8038E-1 Health Behavior Theory-Spring 2024 Module 3 Assignment APPLYING THEORIES AND MODELS TO EDUCATIONAL INTERVENTIONS FOR TARGET POPULATIONS Creating educational interventions to help improve the overall health of a target population is an essential skill for public health and health education professionals. Intervening in peoples’ lives to positively impact their health and well-being can also…

HLTH-6038-1/HLTH-8038E-1 Health Behavior Theory-Spring 2024 Module 4 Assignment APPLYING THE SOCIAL-ECOLOGICAL MODEL The Social-Ecological Model (SEM) has been used to explain/predict behavior from an ecological perspective. The focus of the SEM is to describe how specific levels of influence, as well as internal and external factors, interact to impact and shape health behavior. Using the…

HLTH-6038-1/HLTH-8038E-1 Health Behavior Theory-Spring 2024 Module 1 Discussion APPLYING THE SELF-EFFICACY THEORY Have you ever tried to change a behavior, such as starting a walking routine after a period of being sedentary? Perhaps you convinced yourself this was something you could do because you had already mastered another good habit, such as giving up sweets.…

HLTH-6038-1/HLTH-8038E-1 Health Behavior Theory-Spring 2024 Module 4 Discussion PROTECTION MOTIVATION THEORY Within the Protective Motivation Theory (PMT), threat and coping appraisals are important constructs. This theory is classified as an intrapersonal level theory and includes the constructs of threat severity, threat probability (vulnerability), response efficacy, self-efficacy expectancy, and response costs. In this Discussion, you will…

HLTH-6038-1/HLTH-8038E-1 Health Behavior Theory-Spring 2024 Module 3 Discussion APPLYING THE THEORIES OF REASONED ACTION/PLANNED BEHAVIOR AND THE TRANSTHEORETICAL MODEL TO HEALTH CHALLENGES The Theory of Reasoned Action/Planned Behavior is based on the principle that one’s “intention” to perform a behavior is the key, rather than as previously thought, that one’s attitude alone toward the behavior…