Introduction to Community and Public Health / Edition 1 available in Paperback
Introduction to Community and Public Health / Edition 1
- ISBN-10:
- 1118410556
- ISBN-13:
- 9781118410554
- Pub. Date:
- 08/04/2014
- Publisher:
- Wiley
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Overview
Introduction to Community and Public Health
Introduction to Community and Public Health is a foundational and introductory textbook for students in community and public health curricula. This resource provides knowledge based on models, methods, and theories of health education, health promotion, and related disciplines, and provides thorough preparation for public health certifications, including Certified in Public Health (CPH), Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES), and Master Certified Health Education Specialist (MCHES).
In a student-friendly approach, the authors introduce the five core areas of community and public health as identified by the Association of Schools of Public Health: epidemiology, biostatistics, social and behavioral sciences, environmental health, and health policy and management. Concerns about population dynamics and control, and environmental issues such as air, water, and noise pollution are also discussed.
Each chapter has a Focus Feature that describes a particular discovery or application and encourages further study, while case studies and skill-building activities help students master important concepts.
Introduction to Community and Public Health is a comprehensive learning resource that will inspire students to pursue and excel in public health careers.
Product Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781118410554 |
|---|---|
| Publisher: | Wiley |
| Publication date: | 08/04/2014 |
| Edition description: | Older Edition |
| Pages: | 576 |
| Product dimensions: | 6.90(w) x 9.20(h) x 1.30(d) |
About the Author
PAUL W. BRANSCUM, PHD, RD, is an associate professor in the Department of Kinesiology & Health at Miami University, in Oxford.
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Table of Contents
Figures and Tables xiiiPreface xxi
Acknowledgments xxiii
The Authors xxv
Chapter 1 Introduction to Community and Public Health 1
Learning Objectives 1
Defining Community and Public Health 1
Basic Terms in Community and Public Health 5
Issues in Community and Public Health 10
Factors Affecting Community and Public Health 12
Community and Public Health Organizations 19
Historical Timeline for Community and Public Health 24
Current Challenges in Community and Public Health 37
Summary 40
Key Terms 41
Review Questions 42
Skill-Building Activity 42
Websites to Explore 43
References 45
Chapter 2 Descriptive Epidemiology in Community and Public Health 49
Learning Objectives 49
Definition, Scope, and Evolution of Epidemiology 49
Descriptive Epidemiology and Analytical Epidemiology 51
Contributions of Epidemiology 52
Uses and Functions of Epidemiology 54
Agent, Host, and Environment 56
Rates, Ratios, Proportions, and Percentages 57
Summary 79
Key Terms 80
Review Questions 81
Skill-Building Activity 81
Websites to Explore 82
References 83
Chapter 3 Analytical Epidemiology in Community and Public Health 87
Learning Objectives 87
Types of Analytical Epidemiological Studies 87
Association and Causation 100
Infectious Disease Epidemiology 103
Chronic Disease Epidemiology 107
Selected Lifestyle Risk Factors 110
Summary 114
Key Terms 115
Review Questions 115
Skill-Building Activity 116
Websites to Explore 116
References 117
Chapter 4 Descriptive Biostatistics in Community and Public Health 123
Learning Objectives 123
Basic Terms in Biostatistics 123
Frequency Distribution 127
Measures of Central Tendency 129
Measures of Dispersion 130
Graphing Methods in Biostatistics 132
Positively Skewed and Negatively Skewed Distributions 132
Summary 138
Key Terms 138
Review Questions 139
Skill-Building Activity 139
Websites to Explore 140
References 142
Chapter 5 Inferential Biostatistics in Community and Public Health 143
Learning Objectives 143
Estimation 143
Hypothesis Testing 145
Testing Differences Between Two Group Means 148
Nonparametric Tests for Testing Differences Between Two Groups 151
Testing Differences Between Three or More Patient Protection and AffordableGroups 152
Nonparametric Counterparts of ANOVA 158
Testing Differences in Proportions 158
Testing Associations Between Two or More Variables 160
Summary 164
Key Terms 165
Review Questions 166
Skill-Building Activity 166
Websites to Explore 167
References 168
Chapter 6 Social and Behavioral Sciences in Community and Public Health 171
Learning Objectives 171
Reasons for Studying Social and Behavioral Sciences 171
Examples from Cardiovascular Disease, Obesity, and HIV/AIDS 180
Community Organization and Community Building 186
Summary 192
Key Terms 193
Review Questions 193
Skill-Building Activity 194
Websites to Explore 194
References 195
Chapter 7 Models in Health Education and Health Promotion 199
Learning Objectives 199
Planning Health Education and Health Promotion Interventions 199
PRECEDE-PROCEED 200
PATCH 209
MATCH 212
Intervention Mapping 217
APEXPH 219
PEN-3 220
Summary 226
Key Terms 226
Review Questions 227
Skill-Building Activity 227
Websites to Explore 228
References 229
Chapter 8 Theories in Health Education and Health Promotion 231
Learning Objectives 231
Using Theories and Models 231
Health Belief Model 233
Transtheoretical Model 237
Theory of Reasoned Action, Theory of Planned Behavior, and the Integrative Model 242
Social Cognitive Theory 248
Social Marketing 251
Diffusion of Innovations Theory 254
Summary 259
Key Terms 259
Review Questions 261
Skill-Building Activity 261
Websites to Explore 261
References 262
Chapter 9 Methods in Health Education and Health Promotion 265
Learning Objectives 265
Methods of Teaching and Learning 265
Cognitive Methods in Health Education 268
Affective Methods in Health Education 271
Environmental Methods in Health Promotion 281
Summary 285
Key Terms 286
Review Questions 287
Skill-Building Activity 287
Websites to Explore 287
References 288
Chapter 10 Population Dynamics and Control 291
Learning Objectives 291
Demographic Cycle 291
World Population Trends 292
World Population Stabilizationor Decline Postpeak 299
Summary 310
Key Terms 311
Review Questions 312
Skill-Building Activity 312
Websites to Explore 312
References 314
Chapter 11 Air, Water, and Noise Pollution 315
Learning Objectives 315
Air Pollution 315
Water Pollution 323
Noise Pollution 330
Solid Waste Management 335
Climate Change and Global Warming 337
Summary 342
Key Terms 344
Review Questions 344
Skill-Building Activity 345
Websites to Explore 345
References 346
Chapter 12 Injury Control and Other Environmental Issues 349
Learning Objectives 349
Unintentional Injuries 349
Intentional Injuries 354
Pests and Pesticides 358
Radiation 363
Disaster Management 366
Occupational Safety and Health 369
Summary 377
Key Terms 379
Review Questions 380
Skill-Building Activity 380
Websites to Explore 380
References 381
Chapter 13 Organization, Financing, and Delivery of Health Services and Public Health Systems in the United States 387
Learning Objectives 387
Understanding the Structure and Functioning of the US
Health Care System 387
Organization of US Health Care 389
The Uninsured Population 393
Lack of Insurance and Access to Health Care Services 396
Financing Health Systems 399
US Health Care in the International Context 400
Utilization Trends 402
Private Health Insurance and Managed Care 404
Cost Containment Initiatives 406
Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act 408
Organization of Public Health in the United States 410
Summary 415
Key Terms 418
Review Questions 419
Skill-Building Activity 419
Websites to Explore 420
References 421
Chapter 14 Program Planning, Budgeting, Management, and Evaluation in Community Initiatives 425
Learning Objectives 425
Planning Public Health Programs 425
Preparing Budgets for Public Health Programs 432
Administration and Management of Public Health Programs 440
Evaluation of Public Health Programs 445
Summary 451
Key Terms 452
Review Questions 453
Skill-Building Activity 453
Websites to Explore 454
References 455
Chapter 15 Systems Thinking and Leadership in Community and Public Health 457
Learning Objectives 457
Systems Thinking: The Approach 457
Basics of Leadership 462
Leadership Styles 465
Leadership in Health Care 466
NCHL Health Leadership Competency Model 467
Cultural Competence 469
Summary 479
Key Terms 481
Review Questions 482
Skill-Building Activity 482
Websites to Explore 483
References 484
Glossary 489
Index 527