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Neiger, and Kathleen M. Roe  \nABSTRACT  \nA number of health education professional associations exist to advance the profession through research, practice, and professional development. Benefits of individual membership may include continuing education, networking, leadership, professional recognition, advocacy, professional mobility, access to research findings, advances in the profession, service opportunities, and the ability to help shape the future direction of the profession. The purpose of this study was to analyze membership and involvement in professional associations and identify implications for marketing and sustained membership.  \nThe study sample was randomly selected from the National Commission for Health Education Credentialing, Inc. database. The sampling frame was certified health education specialists living in the United States. Statistical analysis was delimited to respondents who were currently employed. Data were collected using an 88-item selfadministered questionnaire.  \nNo dominant professional association exists at the national level as evidenced by the finding that together, APHA, SOPHE, and AAHE capture 55% of the national market. The most common reasons for membership in professional associations include: maintaining CHES certification, advancing the profession, and networking. Based on survey findings, health educators must recommit themselves to increased involvement in associations, and professional associations must take a proactive marketing position to strengthen current and future membership.  \nINTRODUCTION & BACKGROUND  \nProfessional associations are organizations with membership consisting of professionals with similar job responsibilities, who have received comparable educational training, and may possess a professional license or certification. The purpose of each professional association is unique. In general, a major role is to advance the profession through research, practice, and professional development. This includes activities such as setting standards for practice and establishing a code of ethics,1 providing continuing education opportunities, acting as a common voice for the profession, and being involved in advocacy including writing position papers and resolutions.  \nFor example, the American Nursing Association and the American Association of Occupational Health Nurses are influential in keeping health care issues on the political agenda.2 Midwifery and obstetrical associations are activists for reducing worldwide maternal mortality. They do this through advocating for women’s rights and establishing a standard of obstetrical practice.3 State affiliates ofthe American Public Health Association were influential in supporting plans for the Children’s Health Insurance Program.4 These advocacy activities included development of “white papers,” interviews with media, and contacting state legislators.  \nFor individuals, benefits of professional  \nassociation include one or more of the following: opportunities for networking, leadership, continuing education, professional  \nRosemary Thackeray, PhD, MPH, is assistant professor, Department of Health Science, Brigham Young University, 229B Richards Bldg., Provo, UT 84602; E-mail: rosemary_[thackeray@byu.edu. Brad](thackeray@byu.edu. Brad) L. Neiger, PhD, CHES, is professor and chair, Health Science Department, Brigham Young University, 221 Richards Bldg., Provo UT 84602. Kathleen M. Roe, DrPH, MPH, is professor and chair, Health Science Department, San Jose State University, One Washington Square, San Jose, California 95192-0052.  \n American Journal of Health Education—November/December 2005, Volume 36, No. 6 337   \nRosemary Thackeray, Brad L. Neiger, and Kathleen M. 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