Category:General Communication

For purposes of this FEMWIKI content on methods and principles in disease prevention and control, we will consider two specific aspects of communication; science communication (1) and health communication (2).

Science communication includes

public communication presenting science-related topics to non-experts (including writing study protocols for stakeholders) communication between scientists (e.g. oral presentation such as at conferences or written presentation through scientific journals) communication between non-scientists on science-related topics. science exhibitions, journalism, policy or media production Science communication can aim to generate support for scientific research or study or to inform decision-making, including political and ethical thinking.

Health communication is the study and practice of communicating promotional health information, such as in public health campaigns, health education, and between doctor and patient. The purpose of disseminating health information is to influence personal health choices by improving health literacy.