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What is the relationship between theory, research, and practice in health education and health behavior?
Each is essential and they are interrelated
What role does the best theory play according to the text?
It should be informed by practice
What is the task of health behavior and health education according to the text?
To understand health behavior and transform knowledge into effective strategies for health enhancement
How should research in health education and health behavior be judged according to the text?
By its contributions to improving the health of populations
What does the text suggest about the relationship between research and its application?
It can and should move in both directions
What does the text emphasize about practice in health education and health behavior?
It is essential and should be grounded in theory
What does the text indicate about the priorities of researchers and practitioners?
They may differ in their priorities, but the relationship between research and its application can and should move in both directions
What is essential to improving the health of populations according to the text?
Grounding practice in theory
What is the purpose of testing theories iteratively in real-world contexts?
To converge theory, research, and practice
According to Green and Glasgow (2006), what is needed for more evidence-based practice?
More practice-based evidence
What do researchers and practitioners use theory to investigate?
Why, what, and how health problems should be addressed
What does theory guide the search for in relation to health behaviors?
The nature of targeted health behaviors
What does 'Informed by theory' refer to?
Limited application of the theory in specific study components and measures
What does 'Tested theory' indicate?
More than half the theoretical constructs were measured and explicitly tested
What does 'Building/creating theory' involve?
New or revised/expanded theory developed using constructs specified, measured, and analyzed in a study
What is the primary task when searching the literature about an identified behavioral issue?
To find information relevant to the issue
'Effective practice depends on using theories and strategies that are appropriate to a situation,' - What does this statement imply?
'Appropriate theories and strategies are crucial for effective practice'
Test your knowledge on theory, research, and practice in health education and promotion. Explore the concepts of behavior change, health promotion programs, theory-based interventions, and evidence-based practice.
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