Behavioral Interventions for Injury and Violence Prevention

Abstract

The models, theories, and behavior change strategies so successful in addressing other public health problems have been sorely underrepresented in the injury literature (Trifilitti, Gielen, Sleet, & Hopkins, 2005). This chapter highlights the significance of taking a behavioral approach to the growing problem of injuries in public health and demonstrates how behavioral science strategies can contribute to solutions. As examples, we address the role of behavior change in injury prevention and provide further examples of applying behavioral and social-psychological theory and methods to injury prevention. We discuss theories and examples that can help facilitate the change process among individuals at risk as well as among those in a position to influence policy and environmental change. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2009 APA, all rights reserved)