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SAGE Journal User Guide

Article 1:

Howze, E.H. & Redman, L.J. (1992). The Uses of Theory in Health Advocacy: Policies and Programs. Health Education & Behavior 19(3), pp. 369-383.                                                                                     

This article describes strategies and theories used by a statewide coalition called the Health Promotion and Education Council of Virginia in its advocacy effort to reduce premature and preventable death and disability in the state. The work of The Council resulted in a legislative study and health-related legislation.

Questions to Consider:

1. What strategies were used in building the council’s capacity for advocacy?

2. What was the process that led to the identification of the three main issues for the legislative study? 

3. How was the theory of diffusion of innovation utilized by the council?

Article 2:

Dinour, L.M. (2015). Conflict and Compromise in Public Health Policy: Analysis of Changes Made to Five Competitive Food Legislative Proposals Prior to Adoption. Health Education & Behavior, 42 (1), pp. 76S-86S.

This article describes the policy formation processes related to five bills related to the availability of healthful food in schools.  Many states have adopted legislation to limit the accessibility of unhealthy food options for children in school.

Questions to Consider:

1. What are advocacy coalitions, and what makes them effective?

2. Each of the states made changes to the bills that resulted in compromises.  Select one of the states and describe how the compromises may have weakened the original intent of the bill.

3. Select a public health issue and describe how you might utilize an advocacy coalition.  Identify at least five participants.