Health Promotion On-Line Course

Module 4: Theories >> Content Discussion

Section A
Foundations of Health Promotion

Module 1
Definitions and Concepts

--Module 2
--Milestones

--Module 3
--Models of Health
--& Health Promotion

--Module 4
--Theories
   ---Learning Outcomes
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   ---Content Discussion
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Section B
Health Promotion in Action

--Module 5
--Strategies

--Module 6
--Features

--Module 7
--Values

Section C
Building your Health Promotion Practice

--Module 8
--Current Practice

--Module 9
--Future Considerations
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Content Discussion

The Transtheoretical (Stages of Change) Theory

Stages of Change theory provides a useful way of thinking about the types of persuasion, information and supports people require to move through the change process. Table 4.1 links the stages of change to the related challenges and actions needed to help an individual who wants to lose weight.

*Table 4.1: Use of Stages of Change Theory to Promote Weight Reduction*
Stage of Change	Challenge	Suggested Action
Pre-contemplation	Awareness raising	Provide information on the health risks of being overweight
Contemplation	Recognition of the benefits of change	Provide information on the potential benefits of weight loss
Preparation	Support to overcome barriers to weight loss	Assistance with identification of potential barriers and support for overcoming barriers
Action	Program of change	Work out a plan for weight loss and monitor progress
Maintenance	Follow-up	Organize routine follow-up. Work out a plan to prevent relapse
Source: Adapted from Nutbeam and Harris, 1998

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