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Behavioural and social sciences to enhance the efficacy of health promotion interventions: redesigning the role of professionals and people

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  • PENNUCCI, FRANCESCA
  • DE ROSIS, SABINA
  • MURANTE, ANNA MARIA
  • NUTI, SABINA

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Evidence on the effectiveness of health promotion interventions is mixed, especially in terms of the magnitude of their impact and long-term adherence. This paper proposes a comprehensive approach informed by behavioural economics of developing behavioural change programmes, which is designed to educate, activate, engage and empower people by taking into consideration individual and social mechanisms. Three applied pilots and their results are presented in order to illustrate the approach using cognitive and social mechanisms to lead to better health outcomes, individually and community-wide. More research is needed to explore levers and barriers for the systemic adoption of this framework in implementing health promotion interventions.

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  • Pennucci, Francesca & De Rosis, Sabina & Murante, Anna Maria & Nuti, Sabina, 2022. "Behavioural and social sciences to enhance the efficacy of health promotion interventions: redesigning the role of professionals and people," Behavioural Public Policy, Cambridge University Press, vol. 6(1), pages 13-33, January.
    • Handle: RePEc:cup:bpubpo:v:6:y:2022:i:1:p:13-33_2
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