Health Promotion Programs

This course focuses on the development, implementation, and evaluation of programs designed to promote health and prevent disease in communities. This course covers the principles of health education, behavior change theories, and the strategies used to design effective health promotion interventions. Students will learn how to assess community health needs, set program goals, develop educational materials, and measure program outcomes. The course emphasizes collaboration with stakeholders and the importance of culturally competent, evidence-based approaches to improving population health.

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

• Understanding Health Promotion Concepts: Students will develop a comprehensive understanding of health promotion principles, including how to create programs that foster healthy behaviors and prevent disease in diverse populations.
• Designing Health Promotion Programs: Learn to design, plan, and implement health promotion programs based on community health needs assessments, including setting realistic goals and creating targeted interventions.
• Applying Behavior Change Theories: Gain proficiency in applying behavior change theories (such as the Health Belief Model and Social Cognitive Theory) to develop interventions that effectively motivate individuals to adopt healthier lifestyles.
• Evaluating Health Promotion Outcomes: Develop the ability to evaluate the effectiveness of health promotion programs by collecting and analyzing data, measuring program outcomes, and making evidence-based improvements to enhance program impact.

These outcomes aim to prepare students for careers in public health, health education, and community health, equipping them with the skills to design and manage health promotion programs that improve population health and address health disparities.