The what, who, why, where, when, and how of primary prevention

T P Gullotta

doi:10.1007/BF02196343

The what, who, why, where, when, and how of primary prevention

J Prim Prev. 1994 Sep;15(1):5-14. doi: 10.1007/BF02196343.

Author

T P Gullotta¹

Affiliation

¹ Child and Family Agency, 255 Hempstead Street, 06320, New London, CT.

PMID: 24254408
DOI: 10.1007/BF02196343

Abstract

This paper discusses primary prevention's basic tenets and generic principles. It describes its essential elements and explains how prevention's technology of education, social competency, community organization/systems intervention, and natural caregiving can be used to prevent dysfunctional behaviors while promoting healthy lifestyles.