Health Communication: From Theory to Practice 2nd Edition – PDF Version – Digital Ebook – Instant Delivery Download
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- ISBN-10 : 1118122194
- ISBN-13 : 978-1118122198
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Now in its second edition, Health Communication: From Theory to Practice provides a comprehensive introduction to theory, intervention design, current issues, and special topics in health communication. The book also represents a hands-on guide to program development, implementation, and evaluation. This second edition further emphasizes the importance of a people-centered and participatory approach to health communication interventions, which takes into account key social determinants of health as well as the interconnection of various health and social fields.
table of contents:
Part One: Introduction to Health Communication
Chapter 1 What Is Health Communication?
Chapter 2 Current Health Communication Theories and Issues
Chapter 3 Culture and Other Influences on Conceptions of Health and Illness
Part Two: Health Communication Approaches and Action Areas
Chapter 4 Interpersonal Communication
Chapter 5 Mass Media and New Media Communication, and Public Relations
Chapter 6 Community Mobilization and Citizen Engagement
Chapter 7 Professional Medical Communications
Chapter 8 Constituency Relations and Strategic Partnerships in Health Communication
Chapter 9 Policy Communication and Public Advocacy
Part Three: Planning, Implementing, and Evaluating a Health Communication Intervention
Chapter10 Overview of the Health Communication Planning Process
Chapter 11 Situation and Audience Analysis
Chapter 12 Identifying Communication Objectives and Strategies
Chapter 13 Designing and Implementing an Action Plan
Chapter 14 Evaluating Outcomes of Health Communication Interventions
Part Four: Case Studies and Lessons from the Field
Chapter 15 Health Communication in the United States: Case Studies and Lessons from the Field
Chapter 16 Global Health Communication: Case Studies and Lessons from the Field