Post a brief explanation of why theory is important in the practice of public health. Then explain two ways you will incorporate theory into your public health campaign (PRESCRIPTION DRUG OVERDOSE)  and why.

Due 3/8/18 5p.m EST PUBLIC HEALTH CAMPAIGN Public Health Discussion “Prescription Drug Overdose” APA format minimum 3 references   Discussion: The use of  Theory in PRESCRIPTION DRUG OVERDOSE Using a theory in the development of a public health campaign (PRESCRIPTION DRUG OVERDOSE) is important for a variety of reasons. First, it helps to answer why and how people behave the way they do and what motivates them to change. Second, it guides you in developing a campaign by helping you understand what issues are critical to address. Third, it guides you in determining what strategies are most effective to reach multiple populations. Finally, it serves as a guide to individual behavior and it can help you determine what type of behavior change you are looking to achieve and how your public health campaign can influence that change (Glanz, Rimer & Viswanath, 2015). For this Discussion, consider why theory is important in public health practice (PRESCRIPTION DRUG OVERDOSE) and how you might apply theory to the development of your public health campaign Post a brief explanation of why theory is important in the practice of public health. Then explain two ways you will incorporate theory into your public health campaign (PRESCRIPTION DRUG OVERDOSE)  and why.