Diagnosing Health Behaviors for Global Health Programs
Master theoretical frameworks for analyzing health behaviors and learn to design effective public health interventions using behavioral models and theories.
Master theoretical frameworks for analyzing health behaviors and learn to design effective public health interventions using behavioral models and theories.
This course cannot be purchased separately - to access the complete learning experience, graded assignments, and earn certificates, you'll need to enroll in the full Foundations of Global Health Specialization program. You can audit this specific course for free to explore the content, which includes access to course materials and lectures. This allows you to learn at your own pace without any financial commitment.
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What you'll learn
Analyze dimensions of health behavior in global contexts
Apply theoretical models to understand health behaviors
Evaluate behavior change using multiple frameworks
Design theory-based health interventions
Implement the PRECEDE framework in program planning
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4.6 Hours PreRecorded video
5 quizzes
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There are 5 modules in this course
This comprehensive course explores health behavior analysis and intervention planning for global public health programs. Students learn key theoretical models including the Health Belief Model, Social Learning Theory, Theory of Reasoned Action, Trans-Theoretical Model, and PRECEDE Framework. The curriculum emphasizes practical application of behavioral theories in public health interventions, examining individual and community-level factors through the Ecological Model lens.
Dimensions of Health Behavior
Module 1 · 1 Hours to complete
Individual Behavior, Perspectives, and Interpretations
Module 2 · 1 Hours to complete
The Health Belief Model and Social Learning Theory
Module 3 · 3 Hours to complete
Process Models and PRECEDE
Module 4 · 1 Hours to complete
The Precede Framework
Module 5 · 1 Hours to complete
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Instructor
Expert in Tropical Disease Control and Professor at Johns Hopkins University
Dr. William Brieger is a Professor in the Health Systems Program of the Department of International Health at Johns Hopkins University, where he specializes in the social and behavioral aspects of disease control and prevention, particularly in tropical diseases such as malaria, onchocerciasis, and guinea worm. He holds a Doctorate in Public Health (DrPH) from Johns Hopkins and a Master of Public Health (MPH) from the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill. With extensive experience teaching at the African Regional Health Education Center in Nigeria from 1976 to 2002, Dr. Brieger has developed a deep understanding of health education and community participation in health systems. His work has involved consulting for various international organizations, including the CDC, WHO, and USAID, focusing on community-directed interventions and health education strategies.In addition to his research and consulting roles, Dr. Brieger teaches several online courses at Johns Hopkins University and Coursera, including "Community Change in Public Health" and "Understanding and Strengthening Health Systems." He has published over 140 scientific articles that explore the intersection of culture, behavior, and health outcomes, making significant contributions to the field of public health education and practice.
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