Impact of COVID 19 response on public health literacy and communication

Hange, Namrata and Agoli, Arjola Musta and Pormento, Maria Kezia Lourdes and Sharma, Amrit and Somagutta, Manoj Reddy and Paikkattil, Nidhin and Jadhav, Amol and Bethineedi, Deepak and Pisude, Pravin (2022) Impact of COVID 19 response on public health literacy and communication. Health Promotion Perspectives, 12 (1). pp. 1-9. ISSN 2228-6497

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Abstract

With unaddressed challenges of pandemic with re-emergence of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) waves, public health literacy and communication have proved to be a prerequisite for effective communication as part of the control strategy. Hence this article addressed the impact of COVID-19 response policies on public health literacy. Considering the rapid transmission of COVID-19, taking lives needs urgent attention from the population›s perspective to be more vigilant about health information and incorporate that into their daily routines. To be responsible and resilient globally, governments and states are formulating different health policies and related plans to prevent and control the spread of the pandemic. This article has recommended short-term measures, including smart focused IEC targeted on vaccination and motivational sessions for health care workers and front line workers. Targeted Long-term measures included healthcare system reforms inclusive of resources, workforce, capacity building with particular focus on lifestyle measures addressing non-communicable disease prevention.

Item Type: Article
Subjects: Science Global Plos > Medical Science
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Date Deposited: 25 Apr 2023 09:26
Last Modified: 05 Feb 2024 04:48
URI: http://ebooks.manu2sent.com/id/eprint/656

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