About this Research Topic
In recent years, new methodologies developed by scientists have revolutionized the analysis of health and risk communication. For example, the Social Impact in Social Media (SISM) project, part of the European Scientific Framework Programme, highlighted in early 2020 how Chinese social media had more evidence than hoaxes about COVID-19 compared to Western platforms. Science activists, however, successfully countered this by disseminating evidence-backed posts, particularly when endorsed by scientists.
Additionally, these innovative methodologies are enabling inclusive communication within diverse communities, including those of low socioeconomic status. This evolving landscape contrasts increasing participation inequalities in public health while simultaneously presenting opportunities to bridge these gaps.
This call welcomes articles exploring various facets of communication between communities and public health. We are particularly interested in outstanding contributions on:
Methodologies: The co-creation of health communication analyses with diverse communities and the development of effective actions that enhance inclusion in public health.
Successful Actions: Identification and analysis of effective health communication strategies with various community types.
Replicability: Evaluations of the replicability of successful health communication actions across different contexts to inform public health policies.
Social Impact: Studies on the social impact of co-creating health communications with communities.
Policy Impact: Analyses of policy implications resulting from successful, community-co-created health communications.
Other Relevant Topics: Any issues related to health communications and risk communications within community contexts.
We invite researchers and practitioners to submit their work to enrich the discourse on health and risk communication, fostering a more inclusive and effective public health system.
Additionally, these innovative methodologies are enabling inclusive communication within diverse communities, including those of low socioeconomic status. This evolving landscape contrasts increasing participation inequalities in public health while simultaneously presenting opportunities to bridge these gaps.
This call welcomes articles exploring various facets of communication between communities and public health. We are particularly interested in outstanding contributions on:
Methodologies: The co-creation of health communication analyses with diverse communities and the development of effective actions that enhance inclusion in public health.
Successful Actions: Identification and analysis of effective health communication strategies with various community types.
Replicability: Evaluations of the replicability of successful health communication actions across different contexts to inform public health policies.
Social Impact: Studies on the social impact of co-creating health communications with communities.
Policy Impact: Analyses of policy implications resulting from successful, community-co-created health communications.
Other Relevant Topics: Any issues related to health communications and risk communications within community contexts.
We invite researchers and practitioners to submit their work to enrich the discourse on health and risk communication, fostering a more inclusive and effective public health system.
Keywords: Health and Risk Communication Methodologies, Misinformation on Social Media, Inclusive Communication, Replicability of Health Communication Strategies, Social and Policy Impact of Health Communications
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