UM SPH Courses taught by Janz, Nancy K

HBEHED686 Theory-driven Interventions Targeting Individual Behavior Change

Winter term(s)
3 Credit Hour(s)
Instructor(s): Janz, Nancy K
Offered every year
Last offered Winter, 2011
Prerequisites: HBHE doctoral students & HBHE 600 or HBHE 600 & Perm Instr
Description: This course will involve an in-depth examination of models of health behavior with an emphasis on measurement issues and application of health behavior theory in intervention research. Major issues/constructs to be discussed include: gender differences in health, quality of life, value expectancy models, self-efficacy, patient adherence and the influence of patient-provider relationships. Discussions of research findings and current directions in health education and behavior change will emphasize areas related to women's health.

Winter term(s)
3 Credit Hour(s)
Instructor(s): Janz, Nancy K
Prerequisites: HBHE doctoral students or Perm Instr
Description: The course will involve in-depth discussions of issues and problems in using conceptual models, theories of health behavior, and data to inform interventions targeting individual behavior change. Presentations will focus on the rationale for selection of a particular theory or theories, conceptual framework, how the theory or model was used to develop the intervention, measurement of theoretical constructs, and the barriers encountered in the implementation and evaluation phase of the research. Intervention research will include those that target clients, providers and families.
Course Goals: Current faculty intervention studies will form the basis of discussion for several sessions. Some sessions will focus on critique of intervention research in the literature. Some sessions will be lead by a class participant. Since each session relies heavily on class discussion, attendance is required.
Competencies: NEED