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UQU Programs
Health Promotion and Education

Health Behavior Theories

HP2009
3 hours English

Health Behavior Theories

Health Behavior Theories
HP2003 Introduction to Health Promotion
3 hours One requisite
HP2005 Fundamentals of Health Education
3 hours One requisite
1 Introduction to Health Behavior Theory
2 Ecological Models of Health Behavior
3 Health Belief Model (HBM)
4 Theory of Reasoned Action and Theory of Planned Behavior
5 The Transtheoretical Model (TTM) and Stages of Change
6 Social Cognitive Theory
7 Social Support and Health
8 Social Networks and Health Behavior Social Network Theory (SNT)
9 Organizational and Community Theories and Strategies in Health Promotion
10 Mass Communication Theories
11 Stress, coping, adaptation, and health behavior (The Transactional Model of Stress and Coping)
12 Implementation, Dissemination, and Diffusion of Public Health Interventions (Diffusion of Innovations and Consolidated Framework for Implementation Research)
13 Planning Models for Theory-Based Health Promotion Interventions
1.1 Mapped to: K1

Describe the role of theory in health behavior.

Teaching Strategy Interactive lecturing Classroom activities
Assessment Methods Class participation Assignments Examinations
1.2 Mapped to: K1

Recognize multilevel influences on health behavior.

Teaching Strategy Interactive lecturing Classroom activities
Assessment Methods Class participation Assignments Examinations
1.3 Mapped to: K2

Identify social and environmental determinants of health.

Teaching Strategy Interactive lecturing Classroom activities
Assessment Methods Class participation Assignments Examinations
1.4 Mapped to: K2

Discuss communication and adaptation frameworks.

Teaching Strategy Interactive lecturing Classroom activities
Assessment Methods Class participation Assignments Examinations
2.1 Mapped to: S1

Apply theoretical frameworks to health behavior change

Teaching Strategy Interactive lecturing Independent studies Case studies Classroom activities Group work discussion
Assessment Methods Class participation Assignments Examinations Group discussions participation
2.2 Mapped to: S1

Develop theory-informed health promotion plans

Teaching Strategy Interactive lecturing Independent studies Case studies Classroom activities Group work discussion
Assessment Methods Class participation Assignments Examinations Group discussions participation
2.3 Mapped to: S3

Evaluate health behavior theories in practice

Teaching Strategy Interactive lecturing Independent studies Case studies Classroom activities Group work discussion
Assessment Methods Class participation Assignments Examinations Group discussions participation
3.1 Mapped to: V2

Demonstrate a commitment to ethical principles, cultural sensitivity, and social justice in the application of health behavior theories.

Teaching Strategy Classroom activities Group work discussion
Assessment Methods Class Participation Group discussions participation
3.2 Mapped to: V1

Autonomously and professionally manage tasks and activities related to health behavior theories.

Teaching Strategy Classroom activities Group work discussion
Assessment Methods Class Participation Group discussions participation
Assessment
Weight
Group discussions participation
20%
Quiz
10%
Midterm
20%
Assignment
10%
Final exam
40%
Total
100%