Walden HLTH6038/HLTH8038E Module 3 Discussion Latest 2024

HLTH-6038-1/HLTH-8038E-1 Health Behavior Theory-Spring 2024

Module 3 Discussion

APPLYING THE THEORIES OF REASONED ACTION/PLANNED BEHAVIOR AND THE TRANSTHEORETICAL MODEL TO HEALTH CHALLENGES

The Theory of Reasoned Action/Planned Behavior is based on the principle that one’s “intention” to perform a behavior is the key, rather than as previously thought, that one’s attitude alone toward the behavior is the driving force. The Transtheoretical Model, which is classified as a theory, is based on the concept that behavior change is a process that occurs in specific stages, irrespective of the behavior.

In this Discussion you will explore the application of the Transtheoretical Model to better understand the health literacy of inner-city families and their purchase of fruits and vegetables at convenience stores.

Note: This Discussion will span the full 2 weeks of this module, with your final participation culminating on Day 7 of Week 5 in the second week of the module.

RESOURCES

Be sure to review the Learning Resources before completing this activity.

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WEEKLY RESOURCES

TO PREPARE

Consider what resources are available to inner-city families and what access might they have to fresh fruits and vegetables. Then consider how the Transtheoretical Model might apply to these inner-city families and their access to fresh fruits and vegetables.

BY DAY 5 OF WEEK 4

Explain why someone might use the Transtheoretical Model to better understand an inner-city family’s purchase of fruits and vegetables at a convenience store

Analyze how health literacy impacts the purchase of fruits and vegetables

Be sure to cite information using APA style.

BY DAY 7 OF WEEK 4

Respond to at least three of your peers with a substantive contribution by asking questions and/or adding additional insight and resources.

Refer to the Rubric for specific grading criteria on what constitutes substantive content and peer engagement.

Continue the Discussion until Day 7 of Week 5.