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Health Promotion Programs: From Theory to Practice, 3rd Edition
Melissa L. Grim (Editor), Carl I. Fertman (Editor), Society for Public Health Education (SOPHE) (Editor)
ISBN: 978-1-119-77090-9
February 2022
Jossey-Bass
432 pages
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 L. 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, implementation and evaluation of effective 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.
Championed is health promotion program planning, implementation and evaluation rooted in health equity and social justice. Health theory and evidence-based practice permeates the book.
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Perfect for undergraduate and graduate students studying public health, health administration, nursing, health education, 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 population health and health promotion programs.
Society for Public Health Education (SOPHE) is dedicated to promoting health education and promotion leaders to advance healthy and equitable communities across the globe. Founded in 1950, SOPHE is the leading association for health promotion professionals, faculty and students.