Full Description
This book on health promotion is ideal for nurses, midwives and health visitors but will also be used by others involved in health promotion. The book is organised into three sections: the first section presents the theory of health promotion including principles and models, factors influencing health as well as ill health and behavioural change. The second section examines the skills required by health promoters and the third explores health promotion in specific settings, such as schools, hospitals, community settings and the workplace. Discussion exercises and questions are used throughout to encourage application to local situations.
Contents
Introduction.- PART 1Principles.- The Determinants of Health.- Uncovering Cause.- What Governments Can Do.- Principles of Education .- Health Behaviours and Behavioural Change.- PART 2: NECESSARY SKILLS Influencing Policy Makers and Managers.- Planning Health Promotion at a Local Level .- Evaluation of Health Promotion.- Putting Health Education into Practice.- Health Promotion Materials.- PART 3: SPECIFIC SETTINGS Health Promotion in Schools; J. Harvey.- Health Promotion in Hospitals.- Health Promotion in General Practice.- Health Promotion in the Community.- Health Promotion in the Workplace; M. Bamford.- Health Promotion in the Health City.- Working with National Campaigns; J. Chambers.- Index.
