Name: Access to Health
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Author: Donatelle, Rebecca J.
ISBN: 9780135173794

About This Book

Access to Health, 16th Edition

ISBN: 9780135173794

Access to Health, 16th Edition, is a comprehensive textbook designed for students and educators in the field of personal health. Written by renowned author Rebecca J. Donatelle, this book has been a go-to resource for over 15 years, providing detailed explorations of health principles and meeting scope and sequence requirements for typical introductory health courses.

Who Uses It?

Primarily, this book is used by students and instructors in introductory health courses at the college and university levels. It's also a valuable resource for anyone interested in understanding the basics of personal health, including professionals looking to refresh their knowledge or expand their understanding of health principles.

History and Editions

The 16th edition of Access to Health has been updated to address user feedback, incorporating the latest research and discussions on health issues. This edition includes detailed updates on health education, health promotion, and disease prevention. It also includes a wealth of examples with detailed, conceptual explanations, building a strong foundation in the material before asking students to apply what they've learned.

Author and Other Works

Rebecca J. Donatelle is the author of Access to Health. She is known for her engaging, conversational writing style and her ability to explain complex health concepts clearly and simply. Donatelle's work in health education has made her a respected figure in the field, and her books are widely used across educational institutions.

Key Features

Comprehensive Coverage: The book covers core concepts in personal health, including detailed explanations and examples.
Diversity and Representation: The text reflects the diversity within the discipline and across cultures and communities.
Updated Research: The 16th edition includes detailed updates on health education and health promotion.
Interactive Tools: The text is complemented by Mastering Health, which includes interactive features such as quizzes, case studies, and personalized learning plans.

Detailed Information

ISBNs and Formats

Paperback: ISBN-13: 9780135173794
Pearson eText: Available with Mastering Health (ISBN: 9780135611913)
Access to Health Plus Mastering Health with Pearson eText -- Access Card Package: Includes both the physical text and Mastering Health (ISBN: 9780135204511)

Publication Details

Publisher: Pearson
Publication Date: 2019
Number of Pages: 768
Language: English
Item Weight: 2.5 pounds
Dimensions: 8.50 x 10.50 x 1.25 inches

Other Editions and Formats

Pearson eText Access to Health -- Instant Access: ISBN-13: 9780135611913
Pearson eText Access to Health -- Access Card: ISBN-13: 9780135611944
Access to Health Plus Mastering Health with Pearson eText -- Access Card Package: Includes both the physical text and Mastering Health (ISBN: 9780135204511)

Related ISBNs:

0135173795 (Paperback)
0135611911 (Pearson eText Instant Access)
0135611946 (Pearson eText Access Card)
0135204518 (Access to Health Plus Mastering Health with Pearson eText -- Access Card Package)

This detailed information section provides a quick reference for all the available formats and sources for Access to Health, 16th Edition, making it easier to find and access the book in the preferred format.

Rebecca Donatelle has served as a faculty member in the Department of Public Health, College of Health and Human Sciences, at Oregon State University for the last two decades. In that role, she has chaired the department and been program coordinator for the Health Promotion and Health Behavior Program (bachelor’s degree, master of public health, and PhD degree programs), as well as served on over 50 national, state, regional, and university committees focused on improving student academic success and improving the public’s health. Most importantly to her, she has also taught and mentored thousands of undergraduate and graduate students.

Dr. Donatelle has a PhD in community health/health promotion and health education, with specializations in health behaviors, aging, and chronic disease prevention, from the University of Oregon; a master of science degree in health education from the University of Wisconsin, La Crosse; and a bachelor of science degree from the University of Wisconsin, La Crosse, with majors in health/physical education and English. In recent years, Donatelle has received several professional awards for leadership, teaching, and service within the university and for her work on developing nationally ranked undergraduate and graduate programs in the health promotion/health behavior areas.

Her primary research and scholarship areas have focused on finding scientifically appropriate means of motivating behavior change among resistant populations. Specifically, her work uses incentives, social and community supports, and risk communication strategies in motivating diverse populations to change their risk behaviors. She has worked with pregnant women who smoke in an effort to motivate them to quit smoking, obese women of all ages who are at risk for cardiovascular disease and diabetes, prediabetic women at risk for progression to type 2 diabetes, and a wide range of other health issues and problems. Earlier research projects have focused on decision making and factors influencing the use of alternative and traditional health care providers for treatment of low back pain, illness and sick role behaviors, occupational stress and stress claims, and worksite health promotion.

More recently, through her writing she has been working to provide scientifically defensible, engaging ways to help students understand today's complex health and health care challenges, to ask the tough questions, understand that there are often no simple solutions to the myriad of issues we face both in the US and internationally. With this text in particular, she has worked to motivate students to approach their challenges in a mindful, thoughtful way; to take time to notice and to look within and outside themselves in order to really see, hear and feel the life experience to act compassionately toward self and toward others who are struggling with personal challenges. Importantly, she challenges students to ask..."How can I make the world a better place, for me.. for others, and for future generations?...to live more healthfully, and with more enthusiasm?" Whether it be working to improve personal health behaviors, help others who are struggling, or working to improve the social, political, and macro health environment, her goal is to motivate students to become more engaged and be the health change agents of the future.

In addition to her 'writing', Dr. Donatelle enjoys playing acoustic guitar, gardening, camping and socializing with friends and family, and walks with her three rambunctious Westies.

Part 1: Finding the Right Balance

1. Accessing Your Health

FOCUS ON Difference, Disparity, and Health: Achieving Health Equity

2. Promoting and Preserving Your Psychological Health

FOCUS ON Mindfulness, Spiritual Health, and Spiritual Intelligence

3. Managing Stress and Coping with Life’s Challenges

4. Improving Your Sleep

Part 2: Building Healthy Lifestyles

5. Nutrition: Eating for a Healthier You

6. Reaching and Maintaining a Healthy Weight

FOCUS ON Enhancing Your Body Image

7. Improving Your Personal Fitness

Part 3: Creating Healthy and Caring Relationships

8. Building Healthy Relationships and Communicating Effectively

9. Understanding Your Sexuality

10. Considering Your Reproductive Choices

FOCUS ON Recognizing and Avoiding Addiction

Part 4: Avoiding Risks from Harmful Habits

11. Drinking Alcohol Responsibly

12. Ending Tobacco Use

13. Avoiding Drug Misuse and Abuse

Part 5: Preventing and Fighting Disease

14. Protecting against Infectious Diseases

15. Protecting against Sexually Transmitted Infections

16. Reducing Your Risk of Cardiovascular Disease

FOCUS ON Minimizing Your Risk for Diabetes

17. Reducing Your Cancer Risk

18. Reducing Risks and Coping with Chronic Conditions

Part 6: Facing Life’s Challenges

19. Making Smart Health Care Choices

20. Preventing Violence and Abuse

FOCUS ON Reducing Your Risk of Unintentional Injury

21. Preserving and Protecting Your Environment

22. Preparing for Aging, Death, and Dying

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