Network analysis in the field of public health – review

  • Péter Varsányi
  • Zoltán Vokó
DOI: https://doi.org/10.24365/ef.v57i4.83
Keywords: network analysis, systems science, complex systems, public health, behaviour change

Abstract

The aim of this publication is to review the opportunities and experiences of using network science in the field of public health, and to encourage professionals and researchers to use this method as widely as possible. The reviewed publications prove that this new method has a place in modern public health, the results of network analyses can be used to help public health professionals to understand health behaviour more, therefore, to plan more effective public health interventions.

Published
2016-03-29
How to Cite
VarsányiP., & VokóZ. (2016). Network analysis in the field of public health – review. Health Promotion, 57(4), 3-11. https://doi.org/10.24365/ef.v57i4.83
Issue
Vol. 57 No. 4 (2016)
Section
Original Article - Critical Review
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