HSCI 312 Lecture Notes - Lecture 4: Health Promotion, Behaviorism, Kfc

• School: Simon Fraser University
• Department: Health Sciences
• Course: HSCI 312
• Professor: Kate Tairyan

Document Summary

Logical: a useful theory makes assumptions about a behavior, health problem, target population, or environment that are, consistent with everyday observations; Supported by past research in the same area or related ideas. Similar to those used in previous successful programs; and. Importance of awareness (what to be aware about) There are (cid:374)o (cid:858)right(cid:859) or (cid:858)(cid:449)ro(cid:374)g(cid:859) theories, just differe(cid:374)t (cid:449)a(cid:455)s of looki(cid:374)g at health issues. Theories should (cid:271)e (cid:448)ie(cid:449)ed as (cid:858)guideli(cid:374)es(cid:859) for u(cid:374)dersta(cid:374)di(cid:374)g (cid:272)ha(cid:374)ge a(cid:374)d de(cid:448)elopi(cid:374)g appropriate progra(cid:373)s, (cid:374)ot (cid:858)a(cid:271)solute(cid:859) rules or laws governing how change takes place. Theories should never be applied without a thorough understanding of the individuals, groups, organizations and communities you are working with to bring about health promoting changes. Stigma and no trust or are fearful: not educated or informed, not a priority or no time, uncomfortable with screening, belief influences decisions, believe that the(cid:455) are(cid:374)(cid:859)t at risk, no belief in treatment (cure or able to fix)