The ConNECT Framework: a model for advancing behavioral medicine science and practice to foster health equity.

Authors :: Alcaraz, Kassandra
Sly, Jamilia
Ashing, Kimlin
Fleisher, Linda
Gil-Rivas, Virginia
Ford, Sabrina
Yi, Jean
Lu, Qian
Meade, Cathy
Menon, Usha
Gwede, Clement
Source :: Journal of Behavioral Medicine. Feb2017, Vol. 40 Issue 1, p23-38. 16p. 1 Diagram, 1 Chart.
Publication Year :: 2017
Abstract: The article presents a study which discusses ConNECT Framework model for advancing behavioral medicine science and practice to foster health equity. Topics discussed include evaluating the state of health equity efforts in behavioral medicine science, synergistic principles of ConNECT like communication technology and prioritizing specialized training, and need of a paradigm shift behavioral medicine science and practice.

Subjects :: *PUBLIC health
*BEHAVIOR modification
*HEALTH behavior
*HEALTH promotion
*HEALTH services accessibility
*MATHEMATICAL models
*EVALUATION of medical care
*CULTURAL pluralism
*PSYCHOLOGY of the sick
*THEORY
*HEALTH equity
*HEALTH & social status

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