Behavioral science activities at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

A selected overview of exemplary programs

Datos Bibliográficos

ID8726432
AutoresChristine Galavotti (autor de correspondencia), Linda E Saltzman, Steven L Sauter, Esther Sumartojo
Año1997
Volumen52
Número2
Páginas154-166
Fecha de publicación1997-01-01
Peer ReviewedSí
Open AccessNo
TipoARTICLE
RevistaAmerican Psychologist (JOURNAL)
Identificadores de la revistaISSN: 0003-066X • E-ISSN: 1935-990X
EditorialAmerican Psychological Association (PUBLISHER • US)
DOI10.1037//0003-066x.52.2.154
OpenAlexW4253720805
IdiomaEN
Citas recibidas4

Behavioral research and surveillance activities are conducted across the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). This article highlights activities in 4 program areas: violence against women, tuberculosis elimination, HIV prevention, and occupational health. The unique constraints and opportunities of each organization and program focus have shaped the way research has developed in each of these areas. Behavioral scientists also face many common challenges at CDC. Despite the difficulties of integrating behavioral research into an institution that historically has focused on biomedical and epidemiological research, behavioral scientists have made important contributions to public health. Many opportunities remain for psychologists to translate theory and operationalize constructs for use in solving important public health problems

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