An incisive, up-to-date, and comprehensive treatment of effective
health promotion programs In the newly revised Third Edition of
Health Promotion Programs: From Theory to Practice, health and
behavior experts Drs. Carl I. Fertman and Melissa Grim deliver a
robust exploration of the history and rapid evolution of health
promotion programs over the last three decades. The authors
describe knowledge advances in health and behavior that have
impacted the planning, support, and implementation of health
promotion programs. With thoroughly updated content, statistics,
data, figures, and tables, the book discusses new resources,
programs, and initiatives begun since the publication of the Second
Edition in 2016. "Key Terms" and "For Practice and Discussion
Questions" have been revised, and the authors promote the use of
health theory by providing the reader with suggestions, models,
boxes, and templates. A renewed focus on health equity and social
justice permeates much of the book, and two significant health
promotion and education events- the HESPA ll study and Healthy
People 2030- are discussed at length. Readers will also find: A
thorough introduction to health promotion programs, including the
historical context of health promotion, settings and stakeholders
for health promotion programs, advisory boards, and technology
disruption and opportunities for health promotion. Comprehensive
explorations of health equity and social justice, including
dicussions of vulnerable and underserved population groups, racial
and ethnic disparities in health and minority group engagement.
Practical discussions of theory in health promotion programs,
including foundational theories and health promotion program
planning models. In-depth examinations of health promotion program
planning, including needs assessments and program support. Perfect
for undergraduate and graduate students studying public health,
health administration, nursing, and medical research, Health
Promotion Programs: From Theory to Practice is also ideal for
medical students seeking a one-stop resource on foundational
concepts and cutting-edge developments in health promotion
programs.
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