Homework: APPLICATION OF A BEHAVIORAL THEORY
Public health interventions are now guided primarily by theoretical frameworks. There is a strong correlation between behavior and how it influences attitudes and beliefs about health issues. The relationship is complex and includes several aspects including individual environmental, social, and political factors.
For this homework, conduct a literature review of journal articles, not more than three-years old, on a smoking cessation program. Write a 5 to 6 pages paper in Microsoft Word format.
Include the following:
i. Describe the selected smoking cessation program and the behavioral theory that provided the foundation for the program.
ii. Examine how the behavioral theory was selected for the specific target population.
iii. Explain whether you agree or disagree with the selected behavioral theory and list two other behavioral health models that you might have used to address this issue.
iv. Provide examples of how the authors of the journal articles you reviewed incorporated components of the theoretical framework into the planning and implementation processes and then explain the significance of the selected theoretical framework.
Format your homework according to the following formatting requirements:
i) The answer should be typed, using Times New Roman font (size 12), double spaced, with one-inch margins on all sides.
ii) The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the homework, the student's name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
iii) Also include a reference page. The Citations and references must follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.