Public Health: Understanding & Changing Behaviors
Master behavior change theories & interventions for public health. Learn models to change habits & attitudes, prevent disease & promote health.
Master behavior change theories & interventions for public health. Learn models to change habits & attitudes, prevent disease & promote health.
This course cannot be purchased separately - to access the complete learning experience, graded assignments, and earn certificates, you'll need to enroll in the full Foundations of Public Health Practice Specialization program. You can audit this specific course for free to explore the content, which includes access to course materials and lectures. This allows you to learn at your own pace without any financial commitment.
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What you'll learn
Master core behavior change theories and models
Apply the COM-B framework to health interventions
Develop evidence-based behavior change strategies
Understand risk communication principles
Design effective public health interventions
Skills you'll gain
This course includes:
1.5 Hours PreRecorded video
6 quizzes
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FullTime access
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There are 4 modules in this course
This comprehensive course explores behavior change principles and their application in public health practice. Students learn about behavioral theories, risk communication, and modern insights from behavioral economics. The curriculum covers the Behaviour Change Wheel methodology, COM-B framework, and evidence-based intervention development. Through practical examples and case studies, participants learn to analyze health behaviors and design effective interventions from individual to national policy levels.
Module One: Behaviour and behaviour change principles
Module 1 · 4 Hours to complete
Behaviour change models
Module 2 · 5 Hours to complete
Module Two: Analysing behaviour and effecting change
Module 3 · 5 Hours to complete
Module Three: Theory into practice
Module 4 · 1 Hours to complete
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Instructor
Director of Undergraduate Public Health Education and Expert in Health Systems
Dr. Richard qualified as a doctor at Guy’s, King’s & St Thomas’ School of Medicine in London and completed his Master of Public Health (MPH) at Imperial College London, followed by higher specialty training in public health medicine. He has held a diverse array of roles across academia, health services, government, and the commercial sector. Currently, he serves as the Director of Undergraduate Public Health Education at Imperial College London and works as a Consultant in Public Health Medicine in London, UK. His special interests include health systems and the application of data science to address real-world challenges. Dr. Richard is also a Fellow of the UK Faculty of Public Health and a Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians of London.
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