While you can read about and discuss public health theories, it’s often confusing as to how these theories are practiced and adopted in the field. That’s why a group of Milken Institute School of Public Health students, along with a recent alumnus and faculty member, created a short video that uses humor to show how the behavior change theory plays out in the real world.
Through the black and white silent comedy, students Joel Wenger, Christine Guppenberger, Amanda Jensen, Kelly Protzko, recent alumnus Mitsuaki Hirai and Assistant Professor Jay Graham demonstrate seven behavior change techniques for handwashing.
“I definitely think we need to be infusing public health with more humor,“ says Graham. “The students were great at coming up with ideas to make the behavior change techniques amusing.”
Students are currently enrolled in Milken Institute SPH’s Master of Public Health in global environmental health and Joint Physician Assistant/MPH programs. Hirai recently graduated from the global health Doctor of Public Health (DrPH) program at the school.
Watch the video: