Health Promotion Programs: From Theory to Practice

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 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,  support, and implementation of 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. 

A renewed focus on health equity and  social justice permeates much of the book, and two significant health  promotion and education events- the HESPA ll study and Healthy People  2030- are discussed at length. 

Readers will also find:

• A  thorough introduction to health promotion programs, including the  historical context of health promotion, settings and stakeholders for  health promotion programs, advisory boards, and technology disruption  and opportunities for health promotion. 
• Comprehensive  explorations of health equity and social justice, including dicussions  of vulnerable and underserved population groups, racial and ethnic  disparities in health and minority group engagement. 
• Practical  discussions of theory in health promotion programs, including  foundational theories and health promotion program planning models. 
• In-depth examinations of health promotion program planning, including needs assessments and program support. 

Perfect for undergraduate and graduate  students studying public health, health administration, nursing, 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 health promotion  programs.