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Theoretical domains: a heuristic for teaching behavioral theory in HIV/STD prevention courses
M Margaret Dolcini1, Lisa Canin, Alice Gandelman
1Department of Medicine, Center for AIDS Prevention Studies and the Center for Health and Community, University of California San Francisco, 94143-0848, USA. pdolcini@psg.ucsf.edu
Abstract:
The HIV/STD epidemics have broadened the need for better behavioral intervention programs and highlighted the importance of providing training in behavioral theory to frontline program practitioners. However, there is a lack of effective methods for teaching theoretical concepts to people who may not have a background in behavioral science. This article presents a solution to this challenge by introducing a new heuristic for teaching theory and for placing individual theories/models in a broader context. Using a broad framework, we identify five domains that influence behavior: risk appraisal, self-perceptions, emotions and arousal, relationships and social influence, and environmental and structural factors. Each domain is described, and a brief overview of supporting literature is provided. Following the presentation of domains, we discuss course structure and activities.
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