1st Edition

An Introduction to Global Community Health Psychology Applications at the Intersection of Health Psychology and Public Health

By Anthony Iyore Anaweokhai Copyright 2026
410 Pages 150 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

410 Pages 150 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

410 Pages 150 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

An Introduction to Global Community Health Psychology: Applications at the Intersection of Health Psychology and Public Health is a groundbreaking textbook that bridges public health and psychological science, synthesizing theory, research, and practice from a truly global perspective. Moving beyond Western-centric approaches, it incorporates diverse cultural contexts, indigenous knowledge... Read more

Preface

About the author

PART I: FOUNDATIONS AND FRAMEWORKS

Chapter 1: Evolution and Scope of Global Community Health Psychology

Chapter 2: Core Theoretical Frameworks

Chapter 3: Research Methods in Community Health Psychology

Chapter 4: Risk Perception and Health Decision-Making

Chapter 5: Cross-Cultural Research Methods and Applications

Chapter 6: Stress, Coping and Resilience Across Cultures

Chapter 7: Health Behavior Change in Community Settings

Chapter 8: Addressing Health Inequities Through Psychology

PART II: APPLICATIONS

Chapter 9: Chronic Disease Management and Prevention: Integrating Physiological Understanding with Health Psychology Practice

Chapter 10: Mental Health in Public Health Contexts

Chapter 11: Substance Use Prevention and Harm Reduction

Chapter 12: Infectious Disease Prevention and Response: A Global Community Health Psychology Perspective

Chapter 13: Women's and Maternal Health Psychology: A Global Community Health Psychology Perspective

Chapter 14: Aging and Healthy Aging Psychology

PART III: FUTURE HORIZONS

Chapter 15: Digital Health and Technology Psychology

Chapter 16: Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning in Health Psychology: Global Applications and Ethical Considerations

Chapter 17: Climate Change and Environmental Health Psychology

Chapter 18: Pandemic Preparedness and Response Psychology

Chapter 19: Future Directions and Professional Development

APPENDICES

Appendix A: Assessment Tools and Measurement Instruments

Appendix B: Professional Organizations and Training Resources

Appendix C: Ethical Guidelines and Cultural Considerations

Appendix D: Implementation Case Studies and Templates

Appendix E: Technology and Digital Health Resources

Appendix F: Funding and Career Development Resources

CONCLUSION: Toward a More Just and Equitable Global Health Future

Index

Biography

Dr. Anthony Iyore Anaweokhai is Deputy Head of Medical Services and Administration at Indorama Multi-Specialty Hospital, Eleme, Port Harcourt. He holds a PhD in Public Health from Ignatius Ajuru University and is pursuing a DrPH at the School of Public Health, University of Port Harcourt. His multidisciplinary expertise spans clinical medicine (MBBS), public health, business administration (MBA), and human resources (MSc), offering theoretical depth and practical wisdom from global health frontlines.