During this class, you are going to select a health behavior that you have wanted to change. Each week, you will describe your behavior change experiences. Based on a selected theory (Health Belief Model), you will explore the constructs (1 or multiple theories) that influence your behavior patterns.
Papers should include within-text citations and a reference list and use APA Style. Papers are not to exceed 15 pages double-spaced + weekly reflections (14 paragraphs, not including references). You will need to include:
1. Select the health behavior.
2. Describe why the health behavior is important to change (1 page).
a.) (Epidemiological profile: provide statistical discussion of issue, provide rationale for choosing this health behavior)
3. Study the behavior and determine factors that influence that behavior (1-2 pages)
i. Individual, Interpersonal, Community, Organizational, Policy, Neighborhood-levels (behavioral assessment,
4. Which theoretical framework best suits the behavior and approach you need to change the behavior? (2-3 pages)
a.) Provide the justification of which constructs are relevant.
5. Define a health issue and its impact on the population (1-2 pages)
a.) This should include an in-depth examination of the health issue from a social-ecological perspective (individual, peer, family, community, national)
b.) Literature review of chosen theoretical constructs related to your behavior (focus on research from the last 5-7 years) (2-3 pages)
c.) What are the challenges to implementing this behavior change intervention? (1 page)
6. References (1-2 pages)
Appendix
a.) Weekly reflections: 1 paragraph each week. (Total of 6 reflections)