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Translating Theories and Research into Practice

Introduction

You found that theories are conceptual frameworks that provide an explanation of a problem. They are most useful when they are applied. Models provide the guidelines for implementing the theories.

You will examine how three major models are used to develop intervention programs. The three models are the PRECEDE – PROCEED, Intervention Mapping, and Mobilizing for Planning and Partnership (MAPP) models.

Examine how a theory has been applied to a health intervention in order to address a health disparity