Health communication refers to the study and practice of how information about health is created, shared, and understood among individuals, communities, and healthcare systems. Research published in Public Health International on this topic examines communication dynamics across diverse global health contexts, with …
Health communication refers to the study and practice of how information about health is created, shared, and understood among individuals, communities, and healthcare systems. Research published in Public Health International on this topic examines communication dynamics across diverse global health contexts, with particular attention to vulnerable populations and resource-limited settings. Studies have explored parent-adolescent communication about sexual and reproductive health in Nepal and Ethiopia, revealing factors that facilitate or hinder these critical conversations. Other work has investigated healthcare provider perspectives on nutritional counseling for people living with HIV in Rwanda, the role of mobile telephone communication in improving antenatal care utilization in Uganda, and barriers community health workers face when delivering maternal and child health information. Additional research has addressed health literacy in chronic disease self-management, the integration of traditional and formal health communication systems, and culturally responsive approaches to health messaging during international collaborations. This body of work underscores that effective health communication is essential for improving health outcomes, particularly in settings where cultural norms, literacy levels, and access to technology shape how health information reaches and influences those who need it most.
12 peer-reviewed articles, ranked by relevance. Each links to its DOI.
The 12 articles above have been cited 62 times in the scholarly literature. Citation data via OpenAlex and Crossref, updated Jun 2026.
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