Essential Guide to Public Health and Health Promotion

<p>Designed 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. </p><p>The 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: </p><ul> <li>Information on health needs assessment including how to research plan and evaluate practice with individual clients or population groups. </li> <li>Methods of helping people with motivation for behaviour change building rapport ongoing support and signposting to services. </li> <li>The role of communities in improving health and how to support local populations. </li> </ul><p>In 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. </p><p><i>The Essential Guide to Public Health and Health Promotion</i> 2nd edition is the ideal starting point for all those new to working or studying in the area whatever their professional or academic background.</p>