Self-Efficacy Theory and Personal Responsibility Overview Self-efficacy is the belief in your own abilities to overcome any difficulty. In Bandura’s words, it is your “self-system.” This assignment applies self-efficacy theory as a means to understand the motivations and influences behind one’s ability to take personal responsibility to do what is necessary to be healthy. […]

  Smoke-Free: What Now? Scenario You have been smoke-free for a year. You are celebrating your one-year anniversary and it is time to reflect on the past. You are also aware that you must take one day at a time. In this spirit, you try to answer the following questions: How do you plan to support […]

  Pros and Cons of Smoking Scenario Imagine that you have been a smoker for over 20 yearstwo packs of cigarettes a day. You are developing recurring symptoms including shortness of breath, a persistent cough, congestion, and general feelings of apathy. You know that smoking is at the root of many of these symptoms. It is […]

  Personal Values Examination Use this exercise to clarify your core values. Having done so, you can apply the same clarification process to any theory or model you read about in this course. Think of one of your core values. Then write down answers to the following questions: Was this a value you chose freely? […]

  So What? Why Theories and Models Matter Think back in time, before you decided to enter the public health field. Recall a health issue encountered by you or someone you know personally, such as immunizations, bullying, or lice outbreaks. Briefly describe how you or someone else dealt with the issue. Find a theory or a model […]

  Social and Behavioral Models Search the Internet for definitions of the phrase behavioral model. Based on the assigned readings in this unit and your Internet search, answer the following questions: How do behavioral models help public health professionals make decisions or take action? What is an example of a social or a behavioral model […]

  The Role of Theory in Public Health Search the Internet for definitions of the word theory. Based on the assigned readings in this unit and your Internet search, answer the following questions: How do theories help public health professionals make decisions? How do you determine if a theory is valid and useful?  Which aspects […]

  Is Health Care a Right? For this discussion, consider your personal or family health care experiences, costs, and challenges over the past year and answer one of the following questions: What is the best evidence in favor of and against the proposition that medical care in the United States should be a right rather […]

  Public Health and Health Care Overview The purpose of this assignment is to compare and contrast the different ways two disciplines, public health and health care, address a public health issue. You will use the Public Health and Health Care Table Excel file (linked in Resources) to complete this assignment. Note: Tobacco was used as […]

ARTICLE IS BELOW Select and read one of the following articles, located in the Topic 4 materials: Write a 500-750-word analysis of your selected article. Include the following in your analysis: What are the key differences between qualitative and quantitative research? What are the strengths and weaknesses of qualitative research designs? What are the essential […]