Roberts G W, Banspach S W, Peacock N
National Center for Injury Prevention and Control, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta, GA 30341-3724, USA.
Am Psychol. 1997 Feb;52(2):143-6. doi: 10.1037//0003-066x.52.2.143.
The behavioral sciences offer theories and methods that are critical to fulfilling the mission of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Behavioral scientists have been integrated into the epidemiological and biomedical traditions of the agency, thereby broadening the effectiveness of prevention strategies that rely on behavior change. The diversity and changing nature of the roles of CDC behavioral scientists are presented, along with a discussion of how they connect to ongoing public health efforts. Psychological theories and methods, especially, have relevance for tackling many of the challenges facing public health. Some of these challenges, and the opportunities they present for psychologists and other behavioral scientists, are discussed.
行为科学提供了对实现疾病控制与预防中心（CDC）的使命至关重要的理论和方法。行为科学家已融入该机构的流行病学和生物医学传统，从而扩大了依赖行为改变的预防策略的有效性。本文介绍了CDC行为科学家角色的多样性和不断变化的性质，并讨论了他们如何与当前的公共卫生工作相联系。特别是心理理论和方法，对于应对公共卫生面临的许多挑战具有相关性。本文讨论了其中的一些挑战，以及它们为心理学家和其他行为科学家带来的机遇。
