As a health professional, it is important to understand the theories and models that underlie your work. They can be indispensable in guiding your decisions and actions. In this Discussion, you will apply a health theory or model to the levels of influence in the Social Ecological Model. You also will apply the Social Ecological Model and a theory or model of your choice to your assigned Healthy People 2030 health condition.
To prepare for this Discussion:
Review the following models and theories from the textbook and Part 2 of ” Theory at a Glance”:
The Health Belief Model
Transtheoretical/Stages of Change Model
Protection Motivation Theory
Social Support Theory
Review the Social Ecological Model with its associated theories by completing the exercise found on the following webpage: https://cdn-media.waldenu.edu/2dett4d/Walden/HLTH/2110/04/SEH/index.html. (Click the right arrow in the lower right-hand corner of the screen for this week’s activity.)
Select one of the models or theories from the list above that coincides with one of the five hierarchical levels in the Social Ecological Model. Reflect upon how the model or theory explains a health condition associated with the previously Healthy People 2030 assigned health condition. Reflect upon how the model or theory explains your assigned health condition.
Post a comprehensive response to the following:
In your own words, describe one way that the chosen theory explains your Healthy People assigned health condition with regards to a population of cultural significance that you select. Use terms from the model or theory in your explanation and be sure to cite your sources appropriately.
Now state the hierarchical level or levels (i.e., interpersonal, intrapersonal, organizational, community, and societal in the Social Ecological Model that corresponds with your chosen theory. Please explain why it is related to the hierarchical level(s).
How does your chosen theory relate to the idea of fear of changing behavior due to cultural stigmas in the population that you selected?
Be sure to cite your supporting documentation appropriately in correct APA format.
