Use of HeD Theory

Question 1

USDHHS, 2005

Answer 1

Theory: Systematic way of understanding events or situations using concepts that illustrate relationships between variables

-Broad, abstract, not specific to topic, shape/boundary but no content

Helps to articulate assumptions and hypothesis about strategies and targets of interventions

More likely to work than those w/out theory.

Consistent w/ EBP

Question 2

Painter, 2008

Answer 2

Few theories used frequently (HBM, SCT, TTM)

Majority of studies use only 1 construct

Use theory to advance field and avoid stagnation

Question 3

Clark, 95

Answer 3

Ind. Beh. Interventions

• Most successful when based on theory
• Changes in knowledge exceed changes in beh.

Comm. Level Interventions

• Imp. to recognize impact of social cultural environment
• Must be consistent w/ comm. values
• Potential to reach large numbers