Health Information Communication in Rural Settings During Crises

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Author(s): Hilda Abraham Mwangakala (The University of Dodoma, Tanzania)
Copyright: 2024
Pages: 21
Source title: The Role of Health Literacy in Major Healthcare Crises
Source Author(s)/Editor(s): Vassilios Papalois (Royal Berkshire Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, UK)and Kyriaki Papalois (Royal Berkshire Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, UK)
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-7998-9652-4.ch003

Keywords: Communication Studies / Education / Medical Information Science Reference / Public Health and Welfare

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The chapter explores the critical role of health information communication in rural settings during pandemics. It looks into rural populations' unique challenges in accessing health information, information dissemination, and improving health outcomes. The chapter discusses the current health information communication in rural settings, the need for tailoring health information, the barriers, and the potential of technology and innovations in improving access to rural information. It also highlights the importance of cultural sensitivity and policy considerations in effectively addressing health information disparities in rural areas.

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