PBHL-S120: Introduction To Community Health Behavior Change Project
This artifact is a Behavior Change Project completed in PBHL-S120. The project involved setting a personal health goal and tracking progress over time while applying behavior change theories such as the Health Belief Model and Theory of Planned Behavior.
What I learned
I chose this assignment because it allowed me to apply behavior change theories to my own life, specifically through developing a consistent yoga routine. This project helped me understand how difficult behavior change can be, even with strong motivation.
Through tracking my progress, I identified barriers such as time constraints and inconsistency, and I learned how factors like self-efficacy, motivation, and perceived barriers influence behavior change. Behavior change is a key focus in public health because improving health outcomes often depends on individuals adopting healthier behaviors.
This assignment is meaningful to me because it helped me build self-discipline and develop a deeper understanding of the challenges patients face when trying to change their behaviors. It also strengthened my ability to apply theoretical knowledge to real-world situations, which will be important in my future career in healthcare administration.
Program Competencies
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Demonstrate effective written communication and oral communication skills.
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Demonstrate behaviors that align with ethical, legal, and professional standards.
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Develop leadership skills to ensure all team members are valued, inspired, and respected.
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Describe the structure and functioning of health delivery, public health, and health services organizations and the importance of a population health perspective.
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Apply data and health information technology to inform organizational performance and decision making.