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Archives of SDOH @YorkU.ca: social determinants of health  Provides access to archives and subscription information for the SDOH listserv. Acts as an international forum for those concerned with the latest developments in theory, research, and practice regarding the social determinants of health (economic and social conditions that influence the health). Source: York University, Atkinson Faculty, School of Health Policy & Management Changing behaviours: a practical framework  Describes a practical behaviour change framework, developed and endorsed by prominent social scientists. Includes eight conditions of behaviour change across virtually all mainstream theories. Explains each condition with relevant strategies, and offers examples across common strategies. Link requires PDF reader. Source: University of Toronto, Centre for Health Promotion, The Health Communication Unit (THCU)   Evaluation in health promotion: principles and perspectives  Comprises an extensive compilation and discussion of the theory, methodologies and practice of evaluating health promotion initiatives. Examines the issues from three perspectives, including a retrospective examination of the evolution of health promotion evaluation. Includes recommendations. Source: World Health Organization Regional Office for Europe From: International resource The determinants of health from a historical perspective  Discusses the shifting theories about the determinants of health and the very definition of health, that dictate what public policies are initiated, and how resources are allocated. Focuses on western nations from the pre-industrial revolution to the current day. Source: Founders' Network   Theory at a glance: a guide for health promotion practice (2nd edition)  Describes influential theories of health-related behaviours, processes of shaping behaviour, and the effects of community and environmental factors on behaviour. Updates an earlier edition with recent research and suggests theoretical approaches to programs for diverse populations. Link requires PDF reader. Source: National Cancer Institute (NCI) From: International resource Tipsheet: summary of social science theories  Summarizes key elements of behaviour change theory, such as stages of change theory, social learning theory, community organization theory, diffusion of innovations theory, behavioural community psychology theory. Discusses social marketing and various communication-health behaviour models. Link requires PDF reader. Source: University of Toronto, Centre for Health Promotion, The Health Communication Unit (THCU) Why focus on injury?  Presents definitions of injury, injury prevention, and injury control. Discusses the importance of focusing on injury as a health concern. Examines injury prevention within three areas of prevention: primary prevention, secondary prevention and tertiary prevention. Source: Alberta Centre for Injury Control and Research (ACICR)
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