Behaviour Change in Healthcare Settings

About the course

This applied short course builds on the Fundamentals of Behaviour Change programme and focuses on how behavioural science principles can be applied to health systems and community health practice.

Participants will learn how and why people make health-related decisions, and how to design interventions, services, and communication strategies that promote adherence, prevention, and trust, while respecting autonomy and context.

The course recognizes the realities of South Africa’s diverse health system, including public-private divides, workforce challenges, and social determinants of health.

Who Should Attend

• Healthcare professionals working in public health, community health, and health promotion; 
• Clinical practice and patient engagement; 
• Health communication and SBCC programmes; 
• Policy, programme design, and NGO-led health initiatives

Course Content

• Understanding Behaviour in Health Contexts
• Diagnosing Barriers to Health Behaviour Change
• Designing for Behaviour Change in Health Systems
• Building Empathy and Trust in Health Engagement
• Application and Reflection

The course will consist of short presentations, local health case studies, group exercises, reflection, and peer learning.

Registration

For more information or to register, email ce.administration@uct.ac.za

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Behaviour Change in Healthcare Settings