Health equality is a hot topic. It's a goal that many people strive for, but it's not easy to achieve. Why? Because getting the word out is tough. It's a competitive world out there. Everyone is trying to grab attention. So, how do public health communicators manage to talk about health equality in such a noisy environment? These communicators face many hurdles. The...
Social media has rapidly become a key player in spreading information. This isn't just about sharing cat videos or vacation photos. It's about how we get important health messages out there. Health leaders and those who shape policies see social media as a powerful tool. They believe it can help spread crucial health information to the public. This is because it allo...
The buzz around ivermectin as a COVID-19 treatment has been loud and clear on Twitter. A dive into 5051 tweets from January 2022 showed a split in opinions. Over half of the tweets, 53. 4%, were thumbs up for ivermectin. That's a lot of people thinking it could be a good idea. But not everyone was on board. A smaller group, 11%, were against it. They had their doubts...
The COVID-19 pandemic brought a storm of false and misleading information. This wave of misinformation made it harder to control the virus and led to many unnecessary deaths. People and groups rushed to create ways to fight this "infodemic. " But, they often had to act quickly without a solid plan. This was partly because there wasn't enough money for public health c...
In China, chatting about death is usually off-limits. This avoidance has led to a lack of understanding about palliative and end-of-life care. This gap in knowledge can result in a poor quality of life for those nearing the end. However, social media is changing the game. It offers a platform to spark conversations and educate the public about these important topics....
When it comes to public health, the goal is clear: change behaviors, spread awareness, and improve health outcomes. This is where program communication comes in, and it has three key parts: advocacy, social mobilization, and communication. Advocacy is about getting politicians on board and making sure they follow through on their promises. Social mobilization, on the...