Behavioral Scientists at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: Evolving and Integrated Roles

The behavioral sciences offer theories and methods that are critical to fulfilling the mission of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Behavioral scientists have been integrated into the epidemiological and biomedical traditions of the agency, thereby broadening the effectiveness of...

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Published in:The American psychologist 1997-02, Vol.52 (2), p.143-146
Main Authors: Roberts, George W, Banspach, Stephen W, Peacock, Nadine
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Behavioral Sciences
Behavioral Sciences - trends
Behavioural sciences
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (U.S.) - trends
Centres
Diseases
Forecasting
Health services
Human
Humans
Interprofessional Relations
Prevention
Preventive Health Services - economics
Psychologists
Public Health
Public Health Service Nurses
Role
Scientists
Social Sciences - economics
United States
USA
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Summary:The behavioral sciences offer theories and methods that are critical to fulfilling the mission of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Behavioral scientists have been integrated into the epidemiological and biomedical traditions of the agency, thereby broadening the effectiveness of prevention strategies that rely on behavior change. The diversity and changing nature of the roles of CDC behavioral scientists are presented, along with a discussion of how they connect to ongoing public health efforts. Psychological theories and methods, especially, have relevance for tackling many of the challenges facing public health. Some of these challenges, and the opportunities they present for psychologists and other behavioral scientists, are discussed.
ISSN:0003-066X
1935-990X
DOI:10.1037/0003-066X.52.2.143