Discussion Post
To prepare:
a) Read Hayden (pp. v-vi; 1-10; and 225-232).
b) Read Theory at a Glance (pp. viii; 3-8; and 9-13).
c) Review Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's "Social Ecological Model."
d) Consider how each level of influence of the Social Ecological Model affects individual and organizational health behavior.
e) Select a personal health behavior or a health behavior you have observed in someone else (e.g., physical activity, eating habits, tobacco use) for this Discussion.
With these thoughts in mind:
Post a comprehensive response for the following:
a) Describe your selected health behavior.
b) Then, provide an example of how each level of influence of the Social Ecological Model-intrapersonal, interpersonal, and community-might negatively affect the behavior and explain why.
c) Finally, suggest one strategy for promoting a positive behavior change at each level. Be specific and be sure to clearly identify the level of influence to which you are referring in your examples and strategies.
The response must include a reference list. Using Times New Roman 12 pnt font, double-space, one-inch margins, and APA style of writing and citations.
References
i. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (2014). Physical activity: Facts about physical activity.
ii. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (2017). Smoking and tobacco use: Fast facts.
iii. U.S. Department of Heatlh and Human Service, (2005). Theory at a glance: A guide for health promotion practice. (2nd ed.).