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View article: Health Information Seeking Behavior Among American Indian and Alaska Native Peoples
Health Information Seeking Behavior Among American Indian and Alaska Native Peoples Open
Purpose American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) peoples face disproportionate health risks. Understanding how AI/ANs seek out information can inform effective campaigns design that can help address these risks. We investigate preferred c…
View article: Transformative community-engaged science: Strengthening relationships between science and society
Transformative community-engaged science: Strengthening relationships between science and society Open
There is a critical need to strengthen science–society relationships—especially with historically marginalized communities—if we are to better and more equitably manage complicated, intertwined, global challenges at the intersection of env…
View article: Media coverage of contaminants in pilot whales in the Faroe Islands
Media coverage of contaminants in pilot whales in the Faroe Islands Open
This study examines the portrayal of contaminants in pilot whale in Faroese media from 1977 to 2022. Pilot whale is integral to Faroese culture but has come under scrutiny due to health concerns linked to contaminants. Given the role of me…
View article: Communication about COVID-19 with urban American Indian and Alaska Native peoples: the role of health literacy, trust, and information source
Communication about COVID-19 with urban American Indian and Alaska Native peoples: the role of health literacy, trust, and information source Open
Background Developing optimal health communication strategies about COVID-19 and vaccines requires an understanding of the health literacy level of populations, trusted sources of information, and perceptions of COVID-19 messaging. We exam…
View article: Enhancing participation of historically minoritized groups in Alzheimer disease and related dementias research: National Conference Report
Enhancing participation of historically minoritized groups in Alzheimer disease and related dementias research: National Conference Report Open
This paper reports on a Conference organized by the Washington University School of Medicine's (WUSM) Knight Alzheimer Disease Research Center (Knight ADRC), entitled “Enhancing Participation by Minoritized Groups in Alzheimer Disease and …
View article: Misinformation and digital health literacy among American Indian and Alaska Native people
Misinformation and digital health literacy among American Indian and Alaska Native people Open
Background American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) communities in the United States experience significant health disparities, compounded by socioeconomic challenges, systemic racism, limited health information access, and mistrust of he…
View article: Mindful by Design: How Integrating Mindfulness into Rule System Design Can Improve Healthcare Compliance
Mindful by Design: How Integrating Mindfulness into Rule System Design Can Improve Healthcare Compliance Open
View article: Strategies for Effective Public Health Communication in a Complex Information Environment
Strategies for Effective Public Health Communication in a Complex Information Environment Open
Development and amplification of effective, culturally resonant, trustworthy, and evidence-based public health communication are urgently needed. Research evidence, theory, and practical experience from within and beyond the interdisciplin…
View article: Awareness and perceptions of contaminants in the Dehcho and Sahtú Regions of the Northwest Territories
Awareness and perceptions of contaminants in the Dehcho and Sahtú Regions of the Northwest Territories Open
The development and dissemination of health messaging is a critical component of reducing health disparities. Participants (n = 87) from a human biomonitoring study in six Dene communities responded to a survey about health communic…
View article: Updated review on contaminant communication experiences in the circumpolar Arctic
Updated review on contaminant communication experiences in the circumpolar Arctic Open
Arctic populations are amongst the highest exposed populations to long-range transported contaminants globally, with the main exposure pathway being through the diet. Dietary advice is an important immediate means to address potential expo…
View article: Social Media Use among American Indian and Alaska Native People: Implications for Health Communication Strategies
Social Media Use among American Indian and Alaska Native People: Implications for Health Communication Strategies Open
Patients, health professionals, and communities use social media to communicate information about health determinants and associated risk factors. Studies have highlighted the potential for social media to reach underserved populations, su…
View article: Risk communication and perceptions about lead ammunition and Inuit health in Nunavik, Canada
Risk communication and perceptions about lead ammunition and Inuit health in Nunavik, Canada Open
Lead ammunition is commonly used to hunt waterfowl and other wildlife in the Arctic. Hunting with lead is problematic because the toxicant can be transferred to the consumer. Therefore, it is critical to evaluate perceptions and awareness …
View article: Communication and Perspectives About COVID-19 and Vaccinations Among Native Americans
Communication and Perspectives About COVID-19 and Vaccinations Among Native Americans Open
The COVID-19 pandemic disproportionately affected Native American people and communities across the United States. Despite unequal losses during the pandemic, Native Americans have high vaccination rates. We provide insight into perspectiv…
View article: Improving documentation of anticoagulation and antiplatelet recommendations after outpatient endoscopy
Improving documentation of anticoagulation and antiplatelet recommendations after outpatient endoscopy Open
Clear documentation of instructions for resuming anticoagulant and antiplatelet (AC/AP) medications after gastrointestinal endoscopy is essential for high-quality postprocedure care. Yet, these recommendations are frequently absent, which …
View article: Amanda Boyd—Respect local knowledge, communication, and traditions
Amanda Boyd—Respect local knowledge, communication, and traditions Open
This essay is part of a series of essays that are based on interviews conducted for this special issue with people who practice risk communication related to human or natural hazards as part of their professions.
View article: Communication about Alzheimer's disease and research among American Indians and Alaska Natives
Communication about Alzheimer's disease and research among American Indians and Alaska Natives Open
Introduction American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) people infrequently participate in Alzheimer's disease (AD) research, despite the rapidly increasing population of AI/AN people aged 65 and older. Methods We surveyed 320 adults who id…
View article: Factors That Influence Risk Perceptions and Successful COVID-19 Vaccination Communication Campaigns With American Indians
Factors That Influence Risk Perceptions and Successful COVID-19 Vaccination Communication Campaigns With American Indians Open
COVID-19 vaccinations are the primary tool to end the pandemic. However, vaccine hesitancy continues to be a barrier to herd-immunity in the United States. American Indians (AI) often have higher levels of distrust in western medicine and …
View article: Communication With American Indians and Alaska Natives About Cardiovascular Disease
Communication With American Indians and Alaska Natives About Cardiovascular Disease Open
Various information sources should be used to increase awareness about CVD. Special attention may be needed to optimize communication to American Indians and Alaska Natives aged 60 or older and people living on reservations. Further study …
View article: Seasonal variations in exposure to methylmercury and its dietary sources among pregnant Inuit women in Nunavik, Canada
Seasonal variations in exposure to methylmercury and its dietary sources among pregnant Inuit women in Nunavik, Canada Open
Among populations living in close connection with the sea, rivers and lakes for subsistence, diet varies according to local monthly wildlife species availability and food preferences. This may lead to variations in methylmercury (MeHg) exp…
View article: Alzheimer's disease knowledge among American Indians and Alaska Natives
Alzheimer's disease knowledge among American Indians and Alaska Natives Open
Introduction The population of American Indians and Alaska Natives (AI/ANs) aged 65 and older is growing rapidly, raising concerns about Alzheimer's disease (AD) in their communities. Methods We distributed a survey incorporating the Alzhe…
View article: Media coverage of mercury contamination in the Canadian Arctic
Media coverage of mercury contamination in the Canadian Arctic Open
Mercury contamination in the Canadian Arctic is a significant concern. Some traditional food sources are contaminated by mercury and pose a health risk to local residents. Media can affect public awareness and opinions of environmental hea…
View article: The Social Arena of Mental Health Act Apprehensions: An Examination of Partnership between Police and Hospital Services
The Social Arena of Mental Health Act Apprehensions: An Examination of Partnership between Police and Hospital Services Open
Improvement in the collaboration between police and emergency hospital services in responding to citizens in mental health (MH) crisis has been identified as vital by researchers and service organizations alike (Human Services and Justice …
View article: Climate Change, Energy Developments and Perceptions of Place
Climate Change, Energy Developments and Perceptions of Place Open
It is important to understand public perceptions of energy systems, particularly those located in rural areas where energy technology is likely to be situated. The general public can sometimes influence the deployment of energy systems thr…
View article: Investigating the effect of forestry on leaf-litter arthropods (Algonquin Park, Ontario, Canada)
Investigating the effect of forestry on leaf-litter arthropods (Algonquin Park, Ontario, Canada) Open
Arthropods are the most diverse taxonomic group of terrestrial eukaryotes and are sensitive to physical alterations in their environment such as those caused by forestry. With their enormous diversity and physical omnipresence, arthropods …
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View article: The More the Better? A Comparison of the Information Sources Used by the Public during Two Infectious Disease Outbreaks
The More the Better? A Comparison of the Information Sources Used by the Public during Two Infectious Disease Outbreaks Open
Recent infectious disease outbreaks have resulted in renewed recognition of the importance of risk communication planning and execution to public health control strategies. Key to these efforts is public access to information that is under…
View article: "Placing" Energy Development in a Local Context: Exploring the Origins of Rural Community Perspectives
"Placing" Energy Development in a Local Context: Exploring the Origins of Rural Community Perspectives Open
There is a growing need for sustainable energy development to meet domestic and international demand for electricity and fuel generation. A critical component in energy systems development is support from the public, particularly the accep…