Health Promotion Ethics by Cross, Ruth; Warwick-Booth, Louise; Woodall, James;

Short description:

Health Promotion Ethics considers the ethics of promoting health with individuals and communities, as understanding of health promotion in the context of fairness and social justice.

Long description:

Health Promotion Ethics: A Framework for Social Justice critically considers the ethical dimensions of promoting health with individuals and communities, encouraging a nuanced understanding of health promotion in the context of fairness, empowerment and social justice.

The concept of social justice, indeed, is central. The book explores how health promotion should be considered in relation to moral, social and legal issues, from individual responsibility to government intervention, as well as the possibility that existing practice maintains rather than alleviates existing health inequalities by stigmatising certain groups. It also questions the ‘rights’ of those who promote health to use particular strategies, for example using fear to encourage behaviour change. The ethics of health promotion practice and research are considered, introducing several important debates.

Case studies, international material and opportunities to reflect on practice are used throughout to bring the important issues under discussion to life, engaging both students and practitioners alike. The book provides a fascinating route to reflect on what it really means to promote health for all in a more equitable way.

Table of Contents:

1.Introduction to Health Promotion.  2.Ethics as A Key Concern for Health Promotion.  3.Key Ethical Debates in Health Promotion.  4.Ethics in Health Promotion Practice.  5.Ethics in Health Promotion Research.  6.Ethics, Evaluation and Evidence-based Practice.  7.Towards an Ethical Future in Health Promotion.