Examine and comment on the various factors that influence health behavior

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Public health communication is rooted in diverse theories and models. Common theories in health promotion and health communication derive from psychology, sociology, and traditional communication. Theories and models are used to explain, predict, and interpret behavior as well as plan and evaluate public health programs and campaigns.

In this module, you will review several of the most commonly used health behavior models and health communication theories, and how they apply to health communication practice.

The purpose of this assignment is to demonstrate an understanding of health behavior models and theories, and apply them in designing health communication programs. You will also discuss why planning a health communication campaign requires a clear theoretical model.

Using the readings for this module, the online library resources, and the Internet, respond to the following:

  • Examine and comment on the various factors that influence health behavior.
  • Identify and comment on the main benefit of using theoretical models and planning frameworks in health communication.
  • Select one theory or model addressed in the textbook readings for the module, and then discuss which communication theories or models are best suited to specific health behavior education. Consider the following factors:
    • Health characteristics and health literacy of the audience
    • Message content
    • Effectiveness of communication channels

Support your statements with examples and scholarly references.

Write your initial response in 3–4 paragraphs. Apply APA standards to citation of sources.

How would you communicate social justice perspective and values to the market-justice leader

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Scenario

You are the Director of the local public health department. You are at a social event one evening with many political leaders and influential community members. You meet one particularly influential person who is an avowed “market justice” advocate (even if he or she doesn’t use that terminology). You introduce yourself. The person looks puzzled and replies, “Public health, huh? You know, I don’t know much about public health. What are you guys all about? What do you do? What are your values?” How would you respond?

Question

What would you tell this person to communicate the social justice perspective and values to this market-justice leader in the community?

Discuss 2–3 of the principles on influencing others and surviving as a leader that you would want to apply in this scenario. (Chose from Develop Network, Be willing to compromise and negotiate, Building bridges through knowledge of other subject areas, Join and interact with colleagues in professional associations, Share expertise, Seek out expertise, Remain open to take advice from experienced people)

APA format with proper references and in text citations, no plaigarism

Pls avoid grammatical jargons and passive expressions.

Thanks

NB You may find the sttached files useful

consider the role of government in public health and justify whether or not the government has the right to mandate public health policies

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In the United States, constitutional law not only protects the rights of the public; it also establishes both the rights and limits of the federal government. Recently, however, the power and involvement of the government in public health has come under heated debate. Much of this has to do with the passing of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA), a mandate that requires all individuals to obtain health insurance by the end of 2014. The intent of this measure was to reduce health care costs by making health care more accessible for all, but did the government overstep its limits? Why or why not? How might this and other public health policies impact both the communal health and individual rights of the public?

As you are now most likely aware, public health and governmental law are inextricably woven together. However, at what point (if any) does governmental involvement in public health policy become invasive or wrong?

In this Discussion, you further consider the role of government in public health and justify whether or not the government has the right to mandate public health policies.

To prepare for this Discussion, review Chapter 1 of your course text and explore the congress.gov website (located in this week’s Learning Resources), which provides an overview of the legislative process. Then, review the Learning Resources and consider the role government should have in policy creation.

By Day 4, post your stance on governmental involvement in public health policy. Explain whether the government should mandate public health policies and why. Justify your post with at least one past or current public health issue.

National Prevention Strategy

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To prepare for this Discussion:

• Review the “National Prevention Strategy.”

• Review the web linked information on Risk and Protective factors.

• Review the media segment “Prevention,” with Dr. Mark Kiselica. Think about the prevention approaches that Dr. Kiselica discusses and how these may be exemplified. 

• Consider social issues, problems, or concerns and how they might differently be addressed through public health and mental health prevention strategies or initiatives.

With these thoughts in mind:

Post by Day 4 a comparison (similarities and differences) of public health prevention and mental health prevention. In your comparison, provide specific examples of how prevention approaches and strategies are used to addresses issues, problems, or concerns related to both public and mental health.

Be sure to support your postings and responses with specific references to the Learning Resources.

Readings

  • Book Excerpt (for review): Gladding, S. T. & Newsome, D. W. (2003). Prevention. In Community and agency counseling (pp. 167–174). Saddle River, NJ: Prentice Hall Publishers.
    Gladding, Samuel T.; Newsome, Debbie W., Community and Agency Counseling, (c) 2004. Electronically reproduced by permission of Pearson Education, Inc. Upper Saddle River, New Jersey. Click here to download the excerpt .
  • Article: Albee, G. W., & Ryan-Finn, K. D. (1993). An overview of primary prevention. Journal of Counseling & Development, 72(2), 115–123. Retrieved from the Walden Library databases.

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