Full course description
Description
This training session explores the intersection of public health, misinformation, and online communication strategies. It highlights the challenges of combating health myths related to topics like water fluoridation and HPV vaccination while discussing innovative strategies to improve science communication and public trust.
Target Audience
This training is ideal for healthcare providers, public health professionals, educators, and policymakers interested in effective health communication strategies.
Learning Outcomes
After completing this training, you will be able to:
- Understand the role of social networks and clustering in the spread of health misinformation.
- Identify strategies to counter misinformation through social proof and narrative-based approaches.
- Discuss the importance of the HPV vaccine in preventing related cancers and addressing vaccine hesitancy.
- Explore policy and communication interventions to support accurate public health messaging.