Communication Archives

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

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

05.04.2023 triptych of the environment, with dirt, grass, and water

Communication for Climate Action

Framing climate change as a health and safety issue and educating people on how they can make meaningful improvements to prevent climate change was effective in motivating them to take climate action.

Guest Authors Charmaine Mullins-Jaime, Jan K. Wachter

03.31.2023 a group of people posing for a photo

Public Health Post

Meet Our 2023 Public Health Post Fellows

New fellows, Caroline Dignard, Sean Hagan, Adna Jaganjac, and Kara Schmidt, discuss health communication and their public health interests going into their year-long writing fellowship with Public Health Post.

Fellow Connor McCombs

03.06.2023 a graph of different temperature and temperature

Heated Tweets

A nation-wide study exploring the connection between aggression and temperature found that the prevalence of hate speech increased as temperatures became more extreme.

Fellow Barbara Espinosa

02.15.2023 a hand holding a remote control

Is Spanish-Language Television Advertising Bad for Your Health?

The Spanish TV station, Telemundo, was more likely to air alcohol and unhealthy food and beverage ads than their English counterpart, NBC.

Guest Author Melissa DuPont-Reyes

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