Question

Review various theories utilized in health promotion: The Health Belief Model, The Transtheoretical Model, Social Cognitive Theory, and the Diffusion of Innovation Theory.

Identify and discuss the the theory you understood the most and discuss why. Identify the theory you understood the least and discuss why. Then, using the web, research the theory you least understood. Specifically, locate an application of the theory to a specific target population. Describe the application and outcome of the application/intervention to your colleagues. Include the link to the application/article in the primary discussion post.

Answer 1

Health belief model theory is about psychological model that explain and predict health behaviours. Focuses on attitudes and individual beliefs.

Trans theoretical model theory is an integrative theory of therapy, access individual readiness to act on a new health behaviour and gives strategic approach.

Social cognitive theory depends on direct observation of person model, performing a behavior and consequences of that behaviour.

Diffusion of innovation theory explains how, overtime new idea gains momentum and spreads to population and social system.