Explore Health Theory
Theory at a Glance: a Guide for Health Promotion Practice by
This appendix describes influential theories of health-related behaviors, the processes of shaping behaviors, and the effects of community and environmental factors on behavior. It makes health behavior theory accessible and provides tools to solve problems and assess the effectiveness of health promotion programs.
Use these recommended resources to begin searching for theories related to health and medicine. Identifying and selecting theories is a natural knowledge building process that takes time and exploration.
Encyclopedia of Health and BehaviorExplore the Reader's Guide section on Basic Processes, Theory and Methodology for links to specific theories. Searching and using the Subject Guide are also good ways to identify theories and models in this text.
Health Behavior : theory, research, and practice by Publication Date: 2015-07-01
Introduction to Health Care Quality : Theory, Methods, and Tools by ISBN: 9781118779590Publication Date: 2016-11-22
Find Articles on Theory
Once a theory or theorist has been identified, searching the literature to better understand its context and evolution is the next step. These are the top recommended databases for finding literature related to health and theory.
- CINAHL Plus with Full TextCumulative Index to Nursing & Allied Health Literature: a large collection of journals and e-books on many nursing and allied health topics.
- MEDLINE with Full TextMillions of references to journal articles in life sciences with a concentration on biomedicine; indexed with the National Library of Medicine’ Medical Subject Headings (MESH).
- APA PsycInfoThe largest resource devoted to scholarly peer-reviewed literature in the behavioral sciences and mental health. Also includes book chapters, books, dissertations, and all content from APA PsycArticles.
- SocINDEX with Full TextA comprehensive social sciences database covering sociology, criminal justice, social work, family studies, and related disciplines. Materials include full text articles, books, and conference papers.
Websites
- Center for Health Communications ResearchFrom the University of Michigan
- Health Education Behavior Models & TheoriesFrom Mississippi State University
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