Posted: May 1st, 2025

wk4 d1 theo

Select a model or theory of individual health behavior and describe an example from the research literature as to how this model has been applied in public health practice. Why was this model or theory appropriate for this example? Is there another model or theory that could also be appropriate for the health behavior described in your example? Why or why not?

PLEASE ANSWER ALL  QUESTIONS IN PARAGRAPHS AND MAKE IT COHESIVE AND TRY TO INCORPORATE THE READINGS BELOW

PLEASE add the links/sites below to the reference list if you use any of these readings and make sure everything is in proper APA format.

https://apastyle.apa.org/learn/quick-guide-on-refe…

Read Chapters 4-7 in Health Behavior: Theory, Research, and Practice.

URL:

http://www.gcumedia.com/digital-resources/wiley-and-sons/2017/health-behavior_theory-research-and-practice_ebook_5e.php

Read “Understanding Weight Management Perceptions in First-Year College Students Using the Health Belief Model,” by Das and Evans, from Journal of American College Health (2014).

URL:

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Read “The Systematic Development of a Brief Intervention to Increase Walking in the General Public Using an ‘Extended’ Theory of Planned Behavior,” by French, Darker, Eves, and Sniehotta, from Journal of Physical Activity and Health (2013).

URL:

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Read “Mediation Analysis of Decisional Balance, Sun Avoidance and Sunscreen Use in the Precontemplation and Preparation Stages for Sun Protection,” by Santiago-Rivas, Velicer, and Redding, from Psychology and Health.

URL:

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Read “Using the Integrated Behavioral Model to Predict High-Risk Drinking Among College Students,” by Braun, Glassman, Sheu, Dake, Jordan, and Yingling, from Journal of Alcohol and Drug Education(2014).

URL:

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MUST have at least three citations with the page numbers and three references in APA format and all questions clearly answered in paragraphs.(The List of References should not be older than 2016 and should not be included in the word count.)

Be sure to support your postings and responses with specific references to the Learning Resources.