Develop a research paper of eight pages in length, typed,
double-spaced, exclusive of references. References are to be cited
using the APA format. Identify a health behavior (PROCRASTINATION)
that significantly affects health status in a particular group of
people. Review the professional literature (Introduction to Health
Behavior Theory 2nd Edition by Joana Hayden) to determine how
researchers have applied health behavior models to explain this
health behavior. References must be from professional/academic
sources. Compare and contrast how AT LEAST two of the following
health behavior models are applied to the health behavior; The
Health Belief Model, The Transtheoretical Model, The Theory of
Planned Behavior, Social Cognitive Theory, The Transactional Theory
of Stress and Coping. Include: Thesis: Original thoughts
regarding the utility and application of the models to the health
behavior Introduction to the Health Behavior and its significance
( one paragraph) Description of the models being compared
including constructs and application to the Health Behavior ( at
least one reference for each application) At least five original
comparisons that support your thesis Conclusion: recapitulation
of the thesis Reference page RUBRIC Present evidence of high
prevalence. Clear explanation of the distribution of the behavior
by gender, age, ethnicity, income and other important variables.
Include behavioral, occupational and environmental risk factors.
Correctly identify risk factors. Include multiple credible sources.
Use analytical epidemiology to describe significant differences in
risk as a result of the health behavior. Clearly describe
knowledge, attitudes, beliefs and values that impact the health
behavior. Clearly describe environmental factors beyond risk
factors, include public policy implications. Clearly apply an
appropriate health behavior model and supports the application with
professional literature Prioritize preventive measures by impact
and strength of evidence
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