Health Communication

Renata Schiavo, Ph.D., M.A. is a senior health care communications consultant. She is also an adjunct assistant professor of Public Health at New York University, Steinhardt School of Education, Department of Nutrition, Food Studies, and Public Health.

Figures, Tables, Exhibits, and Numbered Boxes. Preface. Acknowledgments. About the Author. Introduction.PART ONE. INTRODUCTION TO HEALTH COMMUNICATION. 1. What Is Health Communication? 2. Current Health Communication Theories and Issues. 3. Cultural, Gender, Ethnic, Religious, and Geographical Influences on Conceptions of Health and Illness. PART TWO. HEALTH COMMUNICATION APPROACHES AND ACTION AREAS. 4. Interpersonal Communications. 5. Public Relations and Public Advocacy. 6. Community Mobilization. 7. Professional Medical Communications. 8. Constituency Relations in Health Communication. PART THREE. PLANNING, IMPLEMENTING, AND EVALUATING A HEALTH COMMUNICATION PROGRAM. 9. Overview of the Health Communication Planning Process. 10. Situation Analysis and Audience Profile. 11. Identifying Program Objectives and Strategies. 12. Developing Tactical and Evaluation Plans. 13. Implementing, Monitoring, and Evaluating a Health Communication Program. Appendix A: Examples of Worksheets and Resources on Health Communication Planning. Appendix B: Selected Online Resources on Health Communication. Glossary. References. Index.