Description

This training provides evidence-based strategies to address medical misinformation and effectively communicate with individuals hesitant about vaccination. Participants will learn how to use behavioral science models, such as the Stages of Change, to tailor conversations based on a person's readiness for behavior modification. The session emphasizes trust-building techniques, effective questioning methods, and ways to promote vaccine confidence through respectful, open discussions.

Target Audience

Nurses, healthcare providers, public health professionals, community health workers, and educators involved in vaccine outreach and patient engagement.

Learning Outcomes

After completing this training, you will be able to:

Define medical misinformation and differentiate between misinformation, disinformation, and uninformed beliefs.
Apply evidence-based communication strategies to discuss vaccine hesitancy with patients and communities.
Identify and use the Transtheoretical Model (Stages of Change) to tailor vaccine conversations effectively.
Utilize trust-building techniques and open-ended questions to foster meaningful discussions that encourage vaccine confidence.