How Does Motivational Interviewing Work in Epidemiology?
Motivational interviewing operates on the principle that individuals are more likely to engage in positive behavior change when they feel understood and supported. In epidemiology, this involves:
Engagement: Building a trusting relationship with individuals or communities. Focusing: Identifying specific behaviors that need to change to improve health outcomes. Evoking: Eliciting the individual's own motivations for change, rather than imposing external motivations. Planning: Collaboratively developing a plan for behavior change that is realistic and achievable.
