Health behavior and health education
Subtitle: theory, research, and practice
By: Karen Glanz, Barbara K. Rimer, and K. Viswanath, editors.
Contributors: Glanz, Karen.; Rimer, Barbara K.; Viswanath, K.
Edition: 4th ed.
Publisher: Jossey-Bass
Published: 2008
Place of publication: San Francisco
Language: eng
Number of pages: 552
ISBN-13: 9780787996147
Subjects: Health behavior; Health education; Health promotion; Health Behavior; Health Education
Description: This book offers an accessible, comprehensive, in-depth analysis of the health behavior theories and practices that are most relevant to health education. This thoroughly revised edition includes the most current information on theory, research, and practice at individual, interpersonal, and community group levels. The volume includes substansial new content on current and emerging theories of health communication, e-health, culturally diverse communities, health promotion, the impact of stress, the importance of networks and community, social marketing, and evaluation.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.