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ArticleInternational journal of environmental research and public health2025

Health Communication in Times of Pandemics: A Framework for Increased Community Participation in Infection Prevention.

Ahmed Alobaydullah, Andrew Scott LaJoie

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Article in International journal of environmental research and public health, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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Ahmed AlobaydullahEmergency Medical Services Program, College of Applied Medical Sciences, King Saud bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences, Al Ahsa 31982, Saudi Arabia.ORCID 0009-0000-5002-4463
Andrew Scott LaJoieDepartment of Health Promotion and Behavioral Sciences, University of Louisville, Louisville, KY 40202, USA.ORCID 0000-0001-5838-1481

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Abstract

introductionPandemic communication faces significant challenges due to the dynamic nature of disease outbreaks, societal influences, and evolving communication platforms. Effective non-pharmaceutical interventions (NPIs) depend on robust health communication strategies. This study aims to develop a conceptual model to guide NPIs communication during pandemics, grounded in widely applied risk communication theories.

methodsUsing Jabareen's conceptual framework analysis method, this study synthesized interdisciplinary literature from public health, psychology, and risk communication. The method involves mapping data sources and concept categorization and integration. We examined Crisis and Emergency Risk Communication (CERC), the Social Amplification of Risk Framework (SARF), and Social Cognitive Theory (SCT) to develop a comprehensive NPIs communication framework.

resultsThe Pandemic Behavioral Prevention Framework delineates pandemic communication into five phases: pre-crisis, initial event, maintenance, resolution, and evaluation. It emphasizes targeting vulnerable populations, addressing trust deficits, and leveraging effective communication channels. Key concepts such as self-efficacy, vicarious learning, and social risk amplification are integrated to enhance public adherence to NPIs.

conclusionThe framework bridges gaps in pandemic communication by integrating risk and health communication principles, fostering trust, and addressing social determinants of health. It highlights the importance of pre-crisis education and the utilization of social media for targeted messaging.

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Community ParticipationHealth CommunicationPandemicsCOVID-19HumansPublic Healthconceptual frameworknon-pharmaceutical interventionspreventive behaviorsrisk communicationsocial cognitive theory

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PMID41007542
PMCPMC12469254

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