{"product_id":"the-essential-guide-to-public-health-and-health-promotion-paperback","title":"The Essential Guide to Public Health and Health Promotion - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eSusan R. Thompson\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDesigned to help readers develop the practical skills needed to become effective public health practitioners, this concise text gives a highly accessible overview of the theory and practice of public health and health promotion. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe book covers a comprehensive range of key topics, beginning with a discussion of theoretical models and approaches to public health, before addressing important issues such as equality, health education and governmental policy. It also offers readers: \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eInformation on health needs assessment, including how to research, plan and evaluate practice with individual clients or population groups. \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMethods of helping people with motivation for behaviour change, building rapport, ongoing support, and signposting to services. \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe role of communities in improving health and how to support local populations. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eIn light of the Covid-19 pandemic, this 2nd edition has been updated with new material around vaccination and communicable disease and includes expanded coverage of mental health issues. There's also a new 'reflective thinking' feature to encourage a more critical approach. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Essential Guide to Public Health and Health Promotion\u003c\/i\u003e, 2nd edition is the ideal starting point for all those new to working or studying in the area, whatever their professional or academic background.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSusan R. Thompson\u003c\/strong\u003e has worked in the field of public health and health promotion for over 30 years within nursing, health promotion services and academia. She holds a masters degree in Public Health and has been an academic since 2005. In addition to this publication, she has published a range of articles and delivered international conference presentations and workshops. She is a trustee and board member of the Institute of Health Promotion and Education, an international body which seeks to support health promoters in their work and contribute to and lobby for policy change in the field of health promotion and public health.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 168\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.39 x 10 x 7 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e July 28, 2023\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52240764502290,"sku":"9781032136028","price":80.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0941\/2211\/5346\/files\/QQV9mRgAkX9781032136028.webp?v=1777893542","url":"https:\/\/ckbookstore.net\/products\/the-essential-guide-to-public-health-and-health-promotion-paperback","provider":"CK BOOKSTORE","version":"1.0","type":"link"}