Introduction to Health Promotion (PDF)

Understand the foundations and applications of health
promotion

Introduction to Health Promotion gives students a working
knowledge of health promotion concepts and methods and their
application to health and health behaviors, with a special emphasis
on the philosophical and theoretical foundations of health
promotion. The textbook also identifies and discusses the
innovative health campaigns, strategies, and policies being
implemented and enacted to improve health behaviors and practices
that ultimately improve quality of life. Written by a professor
with more than two decades of experience teaching and researching
health promotion, this comprehensive resource goes beyond the
basics, delving into issues such as the application of behavior
change theories, planning models, and current wellness topics like
nutrition, physical activity, and emotional well-being, among
others.

* Provides a clear introduction to the most essential topics in
health promotion and education

* Explains behavior change theories and program planning
models

* Explores health promotion's role tackling issues of stress,
tobacco use, eating behaviors, and physical activity

* Includes chapters dedicated to professions, settings, and
credentials available in the health promotion field

* Looks at future trends of health promotion

Ideal for students in health promotion, health education, and
public health fields, Introduction to Health Promotion
prepares students with a comprehensive overview of the foundations,
history, and current perspectives of health promotion, as well as
its key methods and applications.