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1 to 5 of 5 Research Studies DisplayedLee BY, Greene D, Scannell SA
The need for systems approaches for precision communications in public health.
This paper discusses the major challenges in communicating health-related information due to the involvement of multiple complex systems from the creation of the information to the sources and channels of dispersion to the information users themselves. The virality of COVID-19 misinformation and disinformation brought this issue to light very prominently. The authors discuss a range of systems approaches and methods, such as systems mapping and systems modeling, that can help better elucidate complex systems. They believe using these methods to better characterize the various systems involved in communicating public health-related information can lead to the development of more tailored, precise, and proactive communications. Their hope is that proceeding in an iterative manner to help design, implement, and adjust such communications strategies can increase impact and leave less opportunity for misinformation and disinformation to spread.
AHRQ-funded; HS028165.
Citation: Lee BY, Greene D, Scannell SA .
The need for systems approaches for precision communications in public health.
J Health Commun 2023 Apr 7; 28(sup1):13-24. doi: 10.1080/10810730.2023.2220668..
Keywords: Communication, Public Health
Abrams EM, Greenhawt M
Risk communication during COVID-19.
This article focuses on ways the healthcare community can best communicate risk of COVID-19 to the public. Poor risk communication results in hoarding behavior which can lead to lack of medications and personal protective equipment. Utilizing social media channels to ensure an ongoing consistent media presence is one potential way to ensure appropriate risk communication. Including all stakeholders in broader public health messaging is also important.
AHRQ-funded; HS024599.
Citation: Abrams EM, Greenhawt M .
Risk communication during COVID-19.
J Allergy Clin Immunol Pract 2020 Jun;8(6):1791-94. doi: 10.1016/j.jaip.2020.04.012..
Keywords: COVID-19, Communication, Risk, Public Health, Emergency Preparedness
McGinty EE, Samples H, Bandara SN
The emerging public discourse on state legalization of marijuana for recreational use in the US: analysis of news media coverage, 2010-2014.
The authors assessed the volume and content of US news media coverage on recreational marijuana policy. In the news outlets studies, they found that 53% of news stories mentioned pro-legalization arguments and 47% mentioned anti-legalization arguments. They concluded that it is critical for the public health community to develop communication strategies to convey accurately the rapidly evolving research evidence regarding recreational marijuana policy.
AHRQ-funded; HS000029.
Citation: McGinty EE, Samples H, Bandara SN .
The emerging public discourse on state legalization of marijuana for recreational use in the US: analysis of news media coverage, 2010-2014.
Prev Med 2016 Sep;90:114-20. doi: 10.1016/j.ypmed.2016.06.040.
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Keywords: Communication, Policy, Policy, Public Health
Leeman J, Myers AE, Ribisl KM
Disseminating policy and environmental change interventions: insights from obesity prevention and tobacco control.
This paper describes the approach that two projects developed to disseminate policy and environmental change interventions. The Center for Training and Research Translation (Center TRT) disseminates evidence-based interventions (EBIs) to promote physical activity and healthy eating. Counter Tobacco disseminates EBIs to counter tobacco product sales and marketing in the retail environment.
AHRQ-funded; HS019468.
Citation: Leeman J, Myers AE, Ribisl KM .
Disseminating policy and environmental change interventions: insights from obesity prevention and tobacco control.
Int J Behav Med 2015 Jun;22(3):301-11. doi: 10.1007/s12529-014-9427-1..
Keywords: Communication, Evidence-Based Practice, Obesity, Policy, Prevention, Public Health, Tobacco Use, Implementation
Kravitz RL, Bell RA
Media, messages, and medication: strategies to reconcile what patients hear, what they want, and what they need from medications.
This analysis takes the form of a critical, integrative synthesis of research from the fields of medicine, marketing, public health, and health communications. The authors conclude that the problem is not a lack of information: rather, it is knowing what information to trust.
AHRQ-funded; 290200810015C
Citation: Kravitz RL, Bell RA .
Media, messages, and medication: strategies to reconcile what patients hear, what they want, and what they need from medications.
BMC Med Inform Decis Making 2013;13 Suppl 3:S5. doi: 10.1186/1472-6947-13-s3-s5..
Keywords: Communication, Education: Patient and Caregiver, Health Promotion, Medication, Public Health