Understanding and Changing Health Behaviors
Learn to analyze and influence health behaviors through evidence-based strategies in this comprehensive course from NUS.
Learn to analyze and influence health behaviors through evidence-based strategies in this comprehensive course from NUS.
This introductory course explores the complex factors influencing health behaviors and strategies for positive change. Students learn to understand why people engage in unhealthy behaviors despite knowing their impacts, and how to develop effective interventions. The course covers key concepts in health behavior, including socio-ecological perspectives and practical frameworks for behavior change. Using carefully curated content and project work, participants gain practical skills to address health behaviors across various contexts.
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What you'll learn
Understand the fundamental concepts of health and wellbeing
Analyze the relationship between specific behaviors and health outcomes
Identify multi-level factors that influence health behaviors
Develop effective strategies for changing health behaviors
Apply behavior change frameworks in various contexts
Evaluate the impact of different health promotion approaches
Skills you'll gain
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Module Description
This course provides a comprehensive introduction to understanding and influencing health behaviors. Students explore the relationship between behaviors and health outcomes, examining why people often make unhealthy choices despite knowing the consequences. The curriculum covers key health concepts, behavioral analysis frameworks, and evidence-based strategies for promoting positive change. Through project work and practical applications, participants learn to develop effective interventions for various contexts and populations.
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