The National Institute for Prevention and Health Education (INPES) and the Directorate General for Health (DGS) have collaborated to develop a health education tool for patients with...

To illustrate the articles on the theoretical foundations of health education, the editors of this special issue have compiled several examples of initiatives, which some of the authors...

To illustrate the articles on the theoretical foundations of health education, the editors of this special issue have compiled several examples of initiatives, which some of the authors...

Since mid-2005, INPES has been providing professionals with a CD-ROM to support them in their efforts to educate patients with type 2 diabetes. The first of its kind for the Institute,...

Published in late 2004 by three public health agencies, including INPES, the clinical practice guideline on strategies for choosing a contraceptive method takes into account not only the...

According to two recent surveys on the use of addictive substances (alcohol, tobacco, cannabis), 11% of working adults reportedly consume alcohol during work hours, excluding meals and...

It is unrealistic to expect to increase a population’s physical activity by focusing solely on motivation. The key lies elsewhere: in supportive policies implemented at all levels—from...

Programs designed to encourage physical activity in Clichy-sous-Bois are offered at key community centers. This initiative has significantly increased the level of physical activity...

Like other health-related behaviors, engaging in physical activity depends on both conscious, intentional processes and unconscious ones. The purpose of this article is to present the...

Physical activity is influenced by a variety of factors (personal, social, environmental, and political). Moving from intention to action requires understanding one’s motivation and...