Social learning theory is an important theoretical premise. The importance of the theory occurs in psychology, sociology, and criminology. Further, this theoretical premise, also, has importance in developing prevention programs. This chapter will move from the theoretical roots, review of the social learning theory literature, social structure social learning theory, review of the social struc...

HIV prevention efforts to date have not explored the potential for persons living with HIV to act as change agents for prevention behaviour in their social networks. Using egocentric social network analysis, this study examined the prevalence and social network correlates of prevention advocacy behaviours (discussing HIV in general; encouraging abstinence or condom use, HIV testing, and seeking...

aim: the purpose of this study was to determine quality of life in peptic ulcer patients referring to al-zahra hospital of isfahan. background: peptic ulcer disease (pud) is one of the most prevalent diseases. its prevalence is 6-15% and about 10% of people experience its symptom in their life. pud can have a considerable impact on patients’ quality of life (qol). patients and methods: this des...

The recent report by Barnhill and King about obesity prevention policy raises important issues for discussion and analysis. In response, this article raises four points for further consideration. First, a distinction between equality and justice needs to be made and consistently maintained. Second, different theories of justice highlight one additional important source of disagreement about the...

In light of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act's goals of better patient care, cost control, and improved population outcomes, prevention has emerged as an important component of health reform. Social work, with its extensive involvement in the health system and deep roots in public health, can benefit from a better understanding of its role in prevention. This study builds on the S...