Table of contents:
List of Figures. Acknowledgements. What is preventative health? Vaccination. Screening and health checks. Lifestyle research. Sexual health. Psychoneuroimmunology. Accidents and injuries. Blaming the victim? References. Name Index. Subject Index.
The prevention of ill health has recently become a key issue both for researchers and policy makers. Increasingly health, promotions and campaigns try to persuade individuals to adopt healthy lifestyles and eschew unhealthy habits. In the context of increased social and political awareness ‘The Psychology of Preventive Health’ aims to give an overview of current health research and examine the evidence that preventative health can be effective in fighting disease. Marian Pitts writes from extensive practical and research experience in the area of health. Her book will prove essential reading for Health Psychology students, health professionals and those who ask whether psychologists internationally can play a useful role in achieving Health for All by the Year 2000.
In the context of increased social and political awareness Marian Pitts gives an overview of current health research and examines the evidence that preventive health can be effective in fighting disease.
List of Figures. Acknowledgements. What is preventative health? Vaccination. Screening and health checks. Lifestyle research. Sexual health. Psychoneuroimmunology. Accidents and injuries. Blaming the victim? References. Name Index. Subject Index.
The prevention of ill health has recently become a key issue both for researchers and policy makers. Increasingly health, promotions and campaigns try to persuade individuals to adopt healthy lifestyles and eschew unhealthy habits. In the context of increased social and political awareness ‘The Psychology of Preventive Health’ aims to give an overview of current health research and examine the evidence that preventative health can be effective in fighting disease. Marian Pitts writes from extensive practical and research experience in the area of health. Her book will prove essential reading for Health Psychology students, health professionals and those who ask whether psychologists internationally can play a useful role in achieving Health for All by the Year 2000.
In the context of increased social and political awareness Marian Pitts gives an overview of current health research and examines the evidence that preventive health can be effective in fighting disease.