The Essential Guide to Public Health and Health Promotion

The second edition of The Essential Guide to Public Health and Health Promotion provides a comprehensive overview of the theory and practice of public health and health promotion, with a focus on practical skills. It covers key topics such as equality, health education, governmental policy, health needs assessment, motivation for behavior change, building rapport, ongoing support, and signposting to services. The book has been updated with new material around vaccination and communicable disease, and includes expanded coverage of mental health issues. It is the ideal starting point for all those new to working or studying in the area, regardless of their professional or academic background.

Format: Hardback
Length: 168 pages
Publication date: 28 July 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This concise text provides a comprehensive and accessible overview of the theory and practice of public health and health promotion, designed to equip readers with the practical skills necessary to become effective practitioners in the field. The book covers a wide range of key topics, beginning with an exploration of theoretical models and approaches to public health, and then moving on to address important issues such as equality, health education, and governmental policy. Additionally, the book offers valuable insights into health needs assessment, methods for motivating behavior change, building rapport, providing ongoing support, and referring individuals to relevant services.

In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, the second edition of this text has been updated to include new material on vaccination and communicable diseases, as well as expanded coverage of mental health issues. A new "reflective thinking" feature has also been introduced to encourage a more critical approach to the subject matter.

The Essential Guide to Public Health and Health Promotion, Second Edition, is an ideal resource for individuals new to working or studying in the field of public health, regardless of their professional or academic background. It offers a thorough and practical introduction to the field, covering all the essential concepts and skills needed for success. Whether you are a healthcare professional, social worker, educator, or researcher, this book will provide you with the knowledge and tools you need to make a positive impact on the health and well-being of communities and individuals around the world.

Dimension: 254 x 178 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032532936
Edition number: 2 ed