Communication Archives

04.10.2024 Matthew Kreuter headshot

Health Equity

Matthew Kreuter

Matthew Kreuter, Kahn Family Professor of Public Health at Washington University in St. Louis and founder of the Health Communication Research Laboratory, shares about his research on effective public health messaging to address health inequities.

Fellow Heather Sherr

04.04.2024 Geometric illustration of multi colored human figures - immigration and diversity concept

Health Equity

Guiding Principles for Writing About Immigrants and Immigrant Health

Shifting our strategies and terminology used for communicating about immigrants and immigrant health is necessary for building trust and mitigating stigma.

Guest Authors Maedeh Marzoughi, Sarah L. Kimball, Altaf Saadi

04.01.2024 graph depicting sexual health messaging shared by condom brands across social media platforms

Condoms, Clicks, and Sexual Health

Condom brands are filling critical gaps in access to sexual health education through engaging posts across their social media platforms.

Fellow Dani Weissert

03.29.2024 group photo of 2024 PHP fellows, (from left: Abby Varker, Lia Musumeci [back], Heather Sherr, Dani Weissert [back], Jude Sleiman)

Health Equity

Meet the 2024 Public Health Post Fellows

PHPod sits down with new fellows, Lia Musumeci, Heather Sherr, Jude Sleiman, Abby Varker, and Dani Weissert, to discuss health communications and their public health interests going into their year-long fellowships with PHP.

Fellow Kara Schmidt

03.18.2024 Symbol of the misinformation available on the internet about the coronavirus pandemic

Health Equity

Don’t Drink the Bleach: Understanding Conspiracy Theories and Misinformation

COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy and belief in misinformation were found to be symptoms of the same underlying traits, including perceived victimhood, conflictual behavior, and political ideology.

Fellow Adna Jaganjac

02.05.2024 abstract image of multi-colored stripes on black background, representing multiple perspectives, which is required by co-research

Co-Research: Inclusion and Impact

Co-researchers' perspectives and insights help drive research focus areas and emphasize the commitment to addressing health issues that matter to their community.

Guest Authors Ashley Scott, Eden Rapp

11.27.2023 close up image of eggs in the poultry aisle refrigerator at the grocery store

Health Equity
Nutrition

Panic! In the Poultry Aisle

Misinformation surrounding avian flu has fueled food-related panic, with many believing that food safety would be compromised if avian flu got into American poultry.

Fellow Caroline Dignard

10.24.2023 mother and daughter having conversation on couch about sex, contraception

Navigating Parent-Teen Conversations About Sex

Talking to your teen about sex is essential, and it's never too early to start.

Guest Author Julia Durante

07.19.2023 maps depicting the states with mental health and substance use treatment facilities that do not provide services in sign language to Deaf and hard-of-hearing patients

maps depicting the states with mental health and substance use treatment facilities that do not provide services in sign language to Deaf and hard-of-hearing patients

Language Barriers

Deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals experience a higher rate of suicide, mood and anxiety disorders, and substance use disorders, but many mental health and substance use treatment facilities do not provide services in sign language.

Fellow Kara Schmidt

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