Social and Behavioral Aspects of Public Health

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Assignment 2: Application of Theory—Community

Now that you are familiar with public health issues and the application of theory, you will apply the social, cultural, and environmental theories to the second public health issue that you discussed in W1 Assignment 3.

Task

Select and apply two social, cultural, or environmental theories to that issue. Identify at least two theories or frameworks that can be used to explain your public health issue. Write a 5- to 7-page paper in which you examine the theories and apply them to the topic. In your paper:

  • Explain how each theory or framework applies to your topic.
  • Provide at least two literature based examples for each theory or framework.

-SOCIAL ECOLOGICAL MODE

-SOCIAL COGNITIVE THEORY

-DIFFUSION OF INNOVATION