Planning Health Promotion Programs - (Jossey-Bass Public Health) 5th Edition (Hardcover)

Book Synopsis

The definitive book on Intervention Mapping, with practical steps for students and practitioners in the health promotion field

Planning Health Promotion Programs is a highly practical guide to the planning process, focusing on a framework called Intervention Mapping. This book presents a series of steps, tasks, and processes that help you develop effective health promotion and education programs. You'll learn a range of approaches and models for predicting health behavior and environmental changes, and you'll get clear explanations of how to integrate theoretical constructs into effective promotion and education solutions. This new Fifth Edition brings the latest theories and research to bear on the Intervention Mapping process. You'll also gain access to a companion website with lecture slides, additional case studies, and a test bank. As the go-to resource in the field of health promotion planning, this remains indispensable for students and practitioners.

• Merge multiple theories into a single health education solution
• Learn the methods and processes of intervention planning
• Gain a practical understanding of multiple planning approaches
• Get up to date on the latest theories, trends, and developments in the field

This realistic planning handbook offers a system for program development, recognizing that one size cannot fit all. Planning Health Promotion Programs is the essential guide to the process, equipping you with the knowledge and skills to develop effective solutions.