Health Behavior Change: From Evidence to Action
Discover how behavioral and social science principles drive effective health interventions and promote positive community wellness outcomes.
Discover how behavioral and social science principles drive effective health interventions and promote positive community wellness outcomes.
This course explores the social and behavioral factors influencing health decisions and behaviors. It covers key theories of behavior change and their application in nutrition, physical activity, and mental health. Students engage in personal behavior change projects, gaining practical insights into the challenges of promoting and sustaining long-term health behavior modifications. The course combines theoretical knowledge with real-world applications, making it valuable for healthcare professionals, public health practitioners, and individuals interested in personal wellbeing. It emphasizes evidence-based approaches and critical analysis of health behavior interventions.
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What you'll learn
Identify social, behavioral, and psychological factors influencing health and healthcare
Apply theories of behavior change to nutrition, physical activity, and mental health domains
Analyze the effectiveness of various health interventions and public health programs
Develop skills in designing and implementing personal behavior change strategies
Evaluate the impact of environmental and social factors on health behaviors
Understand the challenges in promoting sustainable health behavior changes
Skills you'll gain
This course includes:
5.7 Hours PreRecorded video
8 quizzes
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There are 8 modules in this course
This course provides a comprehensive exploration of health behavior change, bridging theory and practice. It begins by examining the definition of health and the social and behavioral factors that influence health outcomes. The curriculum is structured around three key domains: nutrition, physical activity, and mental health. In each area, students learn about current health challenges, evidence-based interventions, and the complexities of behavior change. The course covers important concepts such as the Health Belief Model, behaviorism, obesity, food marketing, exercise benefits, mental health disorders, and stress management. Throughout the course, students engage in personal behavior change projects, applying theoretical knowledge to real-life situations. This hands-on approach allows for a deeper understanding of the challenges involved in health behavior modification at both individual and societal levels. The course concludes with an analysis of student-led behavior change experiments, providing insights into the practical application of course concepts.
Welcome to the course
Module 1 · 2 Hours to complete
Nutrition Part 1
Module 2 · 1 Hours to complete
Nutrition Part 2
Module 3 · 1 Hours to complete
Physical Activity Part 1
Module 4 · 1 Hours to complete
Physical Activity Part 2
Module 5 · 2 Hours to complete
Mental Health Part 1
Module 6 · 1 Hours to complete
Mental Health Part 2
Module 7 · 1 Hours to complete
Conclusion
Module 8 · 2 Hours to complete
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Instructor
Professor of Public Health and Epidemiology at Yale University
Marney A. White, PhD, MS, is a clinical psychologist and an esteemed professor specializing in social and behavioral sciences at the Yale School of Public Health. She also holds a secondary appointment in the Department of Psychiatry at the Yale School of Medicine. Dr. White's research primarily focuses on eating and weight disorders, particularly examining how tobacco use interacts with these issues.
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