Diagnosing Health Behaviors for Global Health Programs
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Course Summary
Learn about health behaviors and how they impact global health through this informative course.Key Learning Points
- Understand the impact of health behaviors on global health
- Learn about different health behavior theories and models
- Explore strategies to promote healthy behaviors
Related Topics for further study
Learning Outcomes
- Understand how health behaviors impact global health
- Apply health behavior theories and models to promote healthy behaviors
- Develop strategies to promote healthy behaviors
Prerequisites or good to have knowledge before taking this course
- Basic understanding of public health
- Interest in global health and health promotion
Course Difficulty Level
IntermediateCourse Format
- Online
- Self-paced
- Video lectures
Similar Courses
- Introduction to Global Health
- Epidemiology: The Basic Science of Public Health
Related Education Paths
Notable People in This Field
- Bill Gates
- Melinda Gates
Related Books
Description
Health behavior lies at the core of any successful public health intervention. While we will examine the behavior of individual in depth in this course, we also recognize by way of the Ecological Model that individual behavior is encouraged or constrained by the behavior of families, social groups, communities, organizations and policy makers. We recognize that behavior change is not a simplistic process but requires an understanding of dimensions like frequency, complexity and cultural congruity. Such behavioral analysis is strengthened through the use of a toolkit of theoretical models and practical frameworks. While many of such models and frameworks exist, in this course we will review the Health Belief Model, Social Learning Theory, Theory of Reasoned Action, the Trans-Theoretical Model and the PRECEDE Framework. After building your behavioral analysis toolkit with these examples, you will see that actual behavior change program planning uses a combination of ideas and variables from different models, theories and frameworks. Ultimately we aim to encourage course participants to apply the idea that successful programs are theory based as they go about involving people in improving their health.
Outline
- Dimensions of Health Behavior
- Welcome and Introduction to Module 1
- Dimensions of Health Behavior
- Syllabus
- Foundations of Global Health Specialization
- What To Expect In The Weeks To Come
- Case Study for Quiz 1
- Dimensions of Health Behavior
- Individual Behavior, Perspectives, and Interpretations
- Introduction to Module 2
- Introduction—Types of Models/Local Explanatory Models
- Explanatory Models: Learning From Local Perspectives
- Malaria, River Blindness: Meanings and Interpretations
- Theory-Based Models
- Force Field Theory
- Individual Behavior, Perspectives, and Interpretations
- The Health Belief Model and Social Learning Theory
- Introduction to Module 3
- Theories in Practice
- Social Learning/Cognitive Theory
- Theory of Reasoned Action
- Comparisons
- Theoretical Models
- Process Models and PRECEDE
- Introduction to Module 4
- Process Models
- Diffusion/Adopter Characteristics
- Quiz Case Study
- Stages of Change Transtheoretical Model
- The Precede Framework
- Introduction to Module 5
- The PRECEDE Framework
- The PRECEDE Framework Continued
- Quiz Case Study: Ofinkin becomes Otutu Aya
- PRECEDE Framework
Summary of User Reviews
Discover the impact of global health behaviors on society with this course on Coursera. Users rave about the insightful content and engaging delivery. Many highlight the course's applicability to real-world situations, making it a valuable learning experience.Key Aspect Users Liked About This Course
applicability to real-world situationsPros from User Reviews
- Informative and engaging content
- Well-structured and easy to follow
- Provides practical insights into global health behaviors
- Great instructor with extensive knowledge in the field
Cons from User Reviews
- Some users found the course too basic
- Limited interaction with other learners
- Not enough emphasis on specific case studies
- Not ideal for those looking for a comprehensive health course
- Lack of quizzes and assessments for self-evaluation
William Brieger, DrPH
4.7 Raiting
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