Advances in the application of health action process approach theory in nursing health education
One of the goals of health education is to promote the transformation of health-related be-haviors.The Health Action Process Approach(HAPA)theory explains the process of behavior change and provides a theoretical framework for interventions aimed at behavior change.This article reviews the connota-tion,characteristics,and application of HAPA theory in nursing health education,aiming to increase nurses understanding of HAPA theory,promote its application in nursing health education,and provide a basis for promoting behavior change in patients.
Health action process approach theoryNursingHealth educationBehavior changeReview