CAPACITY STRENGTHENING TOOL

Health Communication Theories [Website]

An overview of several health communication theories, provided by the University of Twente (Netherlands.) The theories presented here are related to communication. Students can use these theories as a source for a better understanding of the theoretical fieldwork of communication. Theories include:
▪ Elaboration Likelihood Model
▪ Health Belief Model
▪ Protection Motivation Theory
▪ Social Cognitive Theory
▪ Social Support
▪ Theory of Planned Behavior/ Reasoned Action
▪ Transactional Model of Stress and Coping.
Each description includes a brief description of the theory, a graphic illustrating the theory, and additional references.

Last modified: March 25, 2019

Language: English

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