BHAN332 Lecture Notes - Lecture 14: Logic Model
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Lecture 11/15/16 choosing and assessing theory: not a solution, but a foundation explanation of behavior to help. Precede environmental, behavioral, predisposing, reinforcing, and enabling: learning to analyze how well a theory or model (cid:498)fits(cid:499) a particular. Select a theory or combination of theories to account for factors are identified help us pick our theory guide us. Choosing a theory multiple factors that influence health behaviors: starts with thorough assessment of the situation. Different theoretical frameworks are appropriate and practical. Characteristics of a useful theory for different situations: logical, consistent with everyday observations, similar to those used in previous successful programs, supported by past research in the same area or related ideas. Deciding on the best intervention approach starts with understanding the population of interest, combined with identifying the most important and changeable determinants of the selected behavior.