PLEASE HELP. Using the model, design a health program for your community to help prevent injuries caused by driving high. Fully explain your program and how it fits into that particular level of the ecologic model. (choose one level of the ecologic model to create a program). THE MODEL IS GREEN

The ecological model, illustrated in Figure 14-2, describes five levels of influence that determine health-related behaviors; each level is a potential target for health promotion intervention. The first level-intrapersonal factors-encompasses the knowledge, attitudes, and skills of the individual. This is the level that has been explored by the psychological theories discussed previously. The second through fifth levels-interpersonal relations, institutional factors, community factors, and public policy-all impact individual behavior both directly and indirectly, by interacting with the factors at other levels of influence. Public policy Community factors Institution interpersonal factors inctor Intrapersonal factors Figure 14-2 Ecological Model Figure 14-2 Ecological Model The second level of influence, interpersonal relations, including family, friends, and coworkers-has very important effects on health-related behavior. Families, of course, are the origin of many health behaviors, especially habits learned early in life such as tooth brushing, exercising, and eating patterns. In the teen years, pressure from peers becomes more significant in influencing individual behaviors, such as smoking, using alcohol and drugs, and engaging in other risk- taking behavior. On the positive side, family and peer relationships provide the social support discussed earlier in this chapter. The third level of influence is significant because people spend one-third to one-half of their waking lives in institutional settings, especially schools and workplaces, which may have profound effects on their health and health-related behavior. In the workplace, employees may encounter hazardous chemicals or risks from injuries and accidents. Stress may be a problem. Alternatively, organizations may provide a corporate culture that supports positive behavior change. Workplace or school cafeterias may provide health-conscious menus; exercise facilities may be available and their use encouraged; smoking restrictions may prevail. Schools and workplaces provide ideal settings for public health intervention. The larger community- the fourth level - can be a significant influence on behavior. Organizations can work together in a community to jointly promote healthy goals. An understanding of community organizations and networks can offer insights into promising avenues for health promotion. For example, churches are the social centers for many black and rural communities and may provide a focal point for health-related interventions. At the fifth level, public policy encompasses the regulations and limitations on behavior that have been discussed previously. These are the most explicit and controversial measures that local, state, and national governments take to promote healthy behaviors. Such measures include smoking restrictions, age limits on alcohol sales, seat belt laws, and so forth