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Review
. 2017 Dec 9;12(2):113-116.
doi: 10.1177/1559827617745479. eCollection 2018 Mar-Apr.

Advocating for Behavior Change With Education

Katherine R Arlinghaus  1 , Craig A Johnston  1
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Review

Advocating for Behavior Change With Education

Katherine R Arlinghaus et al. Am J Lifestyle Med. .

Abstract

Education is ubiquitous with clinical care. However, not all education supports behavioral change. Education is a broad term that encompasses the process of obtaining general knowledge, personal awareness, and skills training. Although not sufficient, education is a necessary component for behavior change. This article outlines the role of education in behavior change and offers practical suggestions for how clinicians can provide education to their patients to help them change behavior.

Keywords: behavior change; education; knowledge; self-efficacy; training.

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Conflict of interest statement

Declaration of Conflicting Interests: The author(s) declared no potential conflicts of interest with respect to the research, authorship, and/or publication of this article.

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