Health Promotion Research
1. Introduction
The definition of health promotion have been controversial due to the lack of uniformity (Howat et al., 2003). Many people have attempted to explain health promotion relating to public health (Pettifer, 2003). However, all these attempts led to confusion and certain limitations. Moreover, some countries use health education and health promotion compatibly (Glanz, Lewis, & Rimer, 1997). However, health education means any health associated strategy which brings changes, while health promotion means “a process involving a combination of strategies” (Green, 1999; G. Howat, Howat, & Jones, 1992).
2. What is “Health Promotion”?
Different people interpret health promotion in different ways. According to Green (1999), health promotion
The definition of health promotion have been controversial due to the lack of uniformity (Howat et al., 2003). Many people have attempted to explain health promotion relating to public health (Pettifer, 2003). However, all these attempts led to confusion and certain limitations. Moreover, some countries use health education and health promotion compatibly (Glanz, Lewis, & Rimer, 1997). However, health education means any health associated strategy which brings changes, while health promotion means “a process involving a combination of strategies” (Green, 1999; G. Howat, Howat, & Jones, 1992).
2. What is “Health Promotion”?
Different people interpret health promotion in different ways. According to Green (1999), health promotion