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Theory can inform evaluation research by guiding the development of effective behavior change interventions. This chapter discusses the benefits of incorporating theory with practice and reviews various conceptual frameworks for understanding why individuals engage in health-related behaviors and how health information is diffused. The applicability of particular elements of these theories and models to HIV prevention is also described.
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Mantell, J.E., DiVittis, A.T., Auerbach, M.I. (1997). Applying Theory to HIV Prevention Interventions. In: Evaluating HIV Prevention Interventions. AIDS Prevention and Mental Health. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4899-1840-6_8
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