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Risk Communication

Risk communication is the structured, two-way exchange of information about hazards and their management among experts, authorities, communities, and individuals, with the goal of enabling informed decisions during a health threat. In the context of infectious-disease outbreaks such as those caused by coronaviruses,…

Curated from this journal's research 📚 6 peer-reviewed articles cited Cited 39× across the literature 🔖 ISSN 2692-1537 🗓 Reviewed July 2026

Overview

Risk communication is the structured, two-way exchange of information about hazards and their management among experts, authorities, communities, and individuals, with the goal of enabling informed decisions during a health threat. In the context of infectious-disease outbreaks such as those caused by coronaviruses, it involves conveying the nature and magnitude of risk, the rationale for protective measures, and the uncertainties inherent in an evolving situation, while listening to and addressing public concerns. Effective risk communication is timely, transparent, consistent, and culturally appropriate; it builds trust, counters misinformation, and supports adherence to recommended behaviors. Research in this area examines how scientific concepts rather than political framing shape outcomes, how multisectoral coordination operates in limited-resource settings, and how ethical principles govern the disclosure of health information. It also draws on broader work in health communication, including the dynamics of interpersonal and community messaging and the physical reasoning that underpins guidance on distancing and surface disinfection. Key challenges include managing uncertainty, avoiding both complacency and undue alarm, and tailoring messages to diverse audiences and channels. As a discipline spanning public health, behavioral science, and ethics, risk communication is central to outbreak preparedness and response, translating technical knowledge into actions that protect populations and sustain confidence in health institutions.

Research published in this journal

6 peer-reviewed articles, ranked by relevance. Each links to its DOI.

2017

Ethics and Health

Mango LucioCorresponding author
Nuclear Medicine, S. Camillo-Forlanini General Hospital, Rome – Italy
Exact topic Public Health International Cited by 4 doi:10.14302/issn.2641-4538.jphi-17-1839

How this research is being cited

The 6 articles above have been cited 39 times in the scholarly literature. Citation data via OpenAlex and Crossref, updated Jun 2026.

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Editorial oversight

Curated from peer-reviewed research published in International Journal of Coronaviruses (ISSN 2692-1537).

Journal editorial board
Dr. Omeed Memar · USA Dr. SUDIPTI GUPTA · United States Dr. Jose Luis Turabian · Spain

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