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CJC Faculty and Students Publish Paper on Empowering Elderly Patients to Voice Health Concerns

Thursday August 9, 2018

University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications doctoral students Rachel Damiani, Amanda Kastrinos and Summer Shelton and Dr. Debbie Treise, Division of Graduate Studies and Research …
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Family Stories Shape Attitudes Toward Mental Illness

Tuesday June 26, 2018

Family stories about mental illness shared from one generation to another can both reinforce stereotypes and yet still teach children important lessons and expectations about the management of such illnesses, according to a new pilot study.

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Reactions Differ to Humor and Fear in Anti-alcohol Ads

Friday April 27, 2018

Many health campaigns have sought to change drinking habits and prevent alcohol abuse. These campaigns often rely on fear-based or humor messages to convey the dangers of alcohol abuse. Researchers are now testing whether these emotions change people’s perceived risk or intent to drink, especially among college students.

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Changing Attitudes of Physicians May Improve Participation in Cancer Clinical Trials

Wednesday March 28, 2018

Attitudes of primary care physicians play a key role in a recently diagnosed cancer patient’s access to and beliefs about clinical trial treatments. Acting as opinion ambassadors, they have the power to influence their patients’ attitudes and behaviors.

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Health Journalism Exhibits Both Improvement and Decline in Quality

Wednesday March 28, 2018

Faced with dwindling resources, and a news cycle that never sleeps, today’s health journalists must meet a new challenge: provide complete, trustworthy content on health care issues with precision at the same breakneck speed with which the medical field innovates.

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How Health Organizations Should Talk About Colorectal Cancer 

Wednesday October 25, 2017

STEM Translational Communication Center researchers examine the most effective ways to communicate about colorectal cancer risks.

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Use Social Media to Communicate Cancer Risks

Wednesday October 25, 2017

It’s no revelation that social media have changed the way we learn and communicate new information. But is it an effective way to communicate health risks associated with cancer? STEM Translational Communication Center researchers investigate.

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When Do Funny Health Campaign Videos Work?

Friday April 21, 2017

Funny health campaign videos are only as effective as their social media platform and associated comments.

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