Proposing the concept of Perfection Quotient (PQ) as a measure of readiness for health behavior change

2018 ◽  
pp. e000116
Author(s):  
Manoj Sharma
Keyword(s):  
Health Promotion ◽  
Health Education ◽  
Health Behavior ◽  
Behavior Change ◽  
Health Behavior Change ◽  
Learning Abilities ◽  
Education And Health ◽  
Novel Concept ◽  
Health Promotion Interventions ◽  
The Impact

Intelligence Quotient (IQ) has been used for a long time to test for readiness of individuals with regard to their learning abilities.  It offers limited utility in ascertaining readiness toward health behavior change.  Work on emotional quotient (EQ) and X quotient (XQ) has been done in recent years but has not been applied for determining readiness toward health behavior change through health education and health promotion interventions.  The purpose of this editorial is to propose a novel concept of perfection quotient (PQ) that integrates IQ, EQ and XQ for ascertaining the readiness for health behavior change through health education and health promotion interventions in a variety of target populations. Such measure will be invaluable in ameliorating the impact of health education and health promotion interventions.

scholarly journals A Case Report of Formative and Summative Evaluations of a Graduate Course on Foundations of Health Promotion for Masters of Public Health Students

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Manoj Sharma
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Health Promotion ◽  
Case Report ◽  
Health Education ◽  
Health Behavior ◽  
Health Behavior Change ◽  
Education And Health ◽  
Southern Us ◽  
Building Activities ◽  
Skill Building

Development of foundational skills among masters of public health (MPH) students is challenging with regard to the mastery of delivering health education and health promotion methods.  In this case report we documented the conceptualization details and results from the formative and summative evaluations of one foundational course on health promotion implemented at a Southern US University. The course was based on the constructs of a fourth generation framework of multi-theory-model (MTM) of health behavior change that aimed at helping the students to acquire the behaviors needed for imparting the health education and health promotion methods  in the real world settings. In formative evaluation, a qualitative assessment is used, whereas, in the summative evaluation both qualitative and quantitative approaches are applied. We used a SWOT framework to conduct this study. Some of the documented strengths of the course included practical applications, interactive learning, and good use of the Canvas platform, group work, and skill building activities. The weaknesses of the course were the difficult nature of the subject and the fact that some presented methods were not clear. Some suggested opportunities for future offerings included having better environmental props, more online participation, and guest speakers. Some threats identified by the students were decrease of enrolment and possible reduction of face-to-face interactions due to online offerings. Overall, the instructor was successful in imparting skills pertaining to the methods for conducting health promotion within public health. The skill building activities and assignments elaborated in this course can be freely replicated for enhancing the learning acumen of MPH students around the world. This case report forms the basis for critical reflection among educators entrusted with designing such courses.   Keywords: Public Health, Health Behavior, Health Education, Health Promotion

Beliefs as Motivational Influences at Stages in Behavior Change

1992 ◽  
Vol 13 (1) ◽  
pp. 3-29 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tom Baranowski
Keyword(s):  
Health Education ◽  
Health Behavior ◽  
Behavior Change ◽  
Change Process ◽  
Diffusion Of Innovations ◽  
Reasoned Action ◽  
Health Belief ◽  
Cost Benefit ◽  
Health Behavior Change ◽  
Education Practice

A problem for health education practice is how to interest people in making a health behavior change and maintain that interest throughout the behavior change process. Beliefs can provide motivational force for people to perform health behaviors. Five theories: 1) Diffusion of Innovations (DIT); 2) Health Belief Model (HBM); 3) Reasoned Action (TRA); 4) Locus of Control (LOC); and 5) Social Learning (SLT), are reviewed for motivational factors in promoting health behavior changes at each of six stages in the behavior change process: precontemplation, decision, training, initiation, and maintenance. A degree of overlap and complementariness are identified among the theories resulting in a syntheoretical model of beliefs as motivators in the behavior change process. The common emphasis among the theories on expectancies or cost-benefit calculations is highlighted, suggesting several strategies for employing these considerations in health education campaigns. The paucity of motivational ideas for promoting change among the externally controlled—late majority is noted. Further research must be conducted before these ideas should be generally implemented in practice.

Should Health Behavior Change be the Objective of Health Education?

1981 ◽  
Vol 51 (5) ◽  
pp. 379-380
Author(s):  
Phil Heit ◽  
Linda Brower Meeks ◽  
Godfrey M. Hochbaum
Keyword(s):  
Health Education ◽  
Health Behavior ◽  
Behavior Change ◽  
Health Behavior Change

scholarly journals Promoting Healthy Eating and Physical Activity Behaviors: A Systematic Review of Multiple Health Behavior Change Interventions Among Cancer Survivors

2016 ◽  
Vol 12 (3) ◽  
pp. 184-199 ◽  
Author(s):  
Steve Amireault ◽  
Angela J. Fong ◽  
Catherine M. Sabiston
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Health Behavior ◽  
Behavior Change ◽  
Cancer Survivors ◽  
Healthy Eating ◽  
Health Behavior Change ◽  
Cochrane Library ◽  
Multiple Health Behavior Change ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Multiple Health

Multiple health behavior change (MHBC) interventions have great potential for enhancing health and well-being following cancer diagnosis and treatment. However, the characteristics and effects of MHBC interventions remain elusive for cancer survivors. The main purpose of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of MHBC interventions on healthy eating and physical activity behaviors among cancer survivors. A secondary aim was to examine the effect of using a simultaneous and sequential design approach to MHBC (ie, changing both behaviors at the same time or one after the other). Randomized controlled trials reporting the impact of a MHBC intervention on both healthy eating and physical activity behaviors among cancer survivors were retrieved from MEDLINE, Cochrane Library, and PsycINFO. A total of 27 MHBC interventions were identified; most (92.6%) were designed to promote simultaneous change in both behaviors and assessed end-of-treatment effect among breast cancer survivors. MHBC interventions led by nurses or multidisciplinary teams showed the most compelling evidence for small to moderate improvement in both behaviors, with interventions that lasted ≥17 weeks more likely to improve both behaviors. This study identifies research priorities and provides preliminary evidence for clinical decision making and advancements in MHBC intervention design and delivery for clinical oncology.

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