Location
Virtual Showcase
Faculty Mentors
Dr. Tilicia L. Mayo-Gamble, Ph.D., MPH, MA, CHES
Course Name
Communication and Advocacy CHBE 9235-A
Academic Unit
Jiann-Ping Hsu College of Public Health
Session Type
Graduate Poster Presentation
Presentation Type and Release Option
Presentation (Open Access)
Start Date
April 2021
End Date
April 2021
Description
The purpose of this service-learning project was to assist the organization “Squash the Spread Bulloch County” with bolstering communication of health information regarding COVID-19. Evidence-based theory, diffusion of innovations was used to dispel fear regarding COVID-19, reassure residents of their rights, answer their questions, build trust in the health care system and ultimately ensure the adoption of health behaviors that would reduce the spread of COVID-19 in Bulloch county. These hinged upon earlier group research to understand public attitudes, behaviors, and beliefs that hinder the adoption of the desired health behaviors to reduce the spread of COVID-19. Adherence to recommendations to wear face coverings, hand washing, and physical distancing guidelines are of public health importance in reducing the spread of COVID-19. The assignment culminated in final deliverables which included communication materials such as posters and infographics that were presented to the organization.
Creative Commons License
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“Squash the Spread of COVID-19 in Bulloch County” Program
Virtual Showcase
The purpose of this service-learning project was to assist the organization “Squash the Spread Bulloch County” with bolstering communication of health information regarding COVID-19. Evidence-based theory, diffusion of innovations was used to dispel fear regarding COVID-19, reassure residents of their rights, answer their questions, build trust in the health care system and ultimately ensure the adoption of health behaviors that would reduce the spread of COVID-19 in Bulloch county. These hinged upon earlier group research to understand public attitudes, behaviors, and beliefs that hinder the adoption of the desired health behaviors to reduce the spread of COVID-19. Adherence to recommendations to wear face coverings, hand washing, and physical distancing guidelines are of public health importance in reducing the spread of COVID-19. The assignment culminated in final deliverables which included communication materials such as posters and infographics that were presented to the organization.
