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Factors Influencing Wearable Technology Adoption. 影响可穿戴技术采用的因素。

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Journal of Health Communication Pub Date : 2026-09-02 DOI: 10.1080/10810730.2026.2726427

Chiao-Chen Chang, Shu-Chuan Chen

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Using Diffusion of Innovations Theory to Predict Engagement with Healthy Recipe Posts in Social Media. 利用创新扩散理论预测社交媒体中健康食谱帖子的参与度。

IF 2.9 2区医学

Journal of Health Communication Pub Date : 2026-09-02 DOI: 10.1080/10810730.2026.2722678

Rachel Adair, Andrew B Cole, Holli H Seitz

{"title":"Using Diffusion of Innovations Theory to Predict Engagement with Healthy Recipe Posts in Social Media.","authors":"Rachel Adair, Andrew B Cole, Holli H Seitz","doi":"10.1080/10810730.2026.2722678","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/10810730.2026.2722678","url":null,"abstract":"This article uses Diffusion of Innovations (DOI) theory to predict audience engagement with healthy recipes from a campaign designed to promote physical activity and fruit and vegetable consumption. Across three studies (Study 1 N = 543; Study 2 N = 805; Study 3 N = 300), participants in online surveys viewed one social media post (randomly selected from larger pools) promoting a healthy recipe. After viewing the social media post, participants rated their intention to click on the link, make the recipe, and share the recipe post then rated that recipe on four DOI theory attributes: relative advantage, compatibility with their lifestyle, complexity, and trialability. In each study, Ordinary Least Squares regression was used to examine the relationship between DOI theory attributes and each intention measure. Results consistently demonstrated that a recipe's perceived relative advantage and perceived compatibility were significant predictors of intention to click on, make, or share the recipe. Complexity and trialability were rarely significant predictors of intentions. These results can be used to inform both message development and message testing strategies for nutrition-focused campaigns, as nutrition interventions that are seen as being higher in relative advantage and compatibility may be more readily adopted by priority populations.","PeriodicalId":16026,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Health Communication","volume":" ","pages":"1-14"},"PeriodicalIF":2.9,"publicationDate":"2026-09-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148873826","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Challenging Weight Stigmatizing Perspectives in Public Health During Pregnancy by Sharing Positive Stories and Images by Those Who Have Lived Experience. 通过分享那些有生活经验的人的积极故事和图像，挑战怀孕期间公共卫生中的体重歧视观点。

IF 2.9 2区医学

Journal of Health Communication Pub Date : 2026-08-29 DOI: 10.1080/10810730.2026.2726430

Kaylyn MacDonald, Ian Patton, Sarah Nutter, Nicole Pearce, Margie H Davenport, Tasneem Sajwani, Taniya S Nagpal

{"title":"Challenging Weight Stigmatizing Perspectives in Public Health During Pregnancy by Sharing Positive Stories and Images by Those Who Have Lived Experience.","authors":"Kaylyn MacDonald, Ian Patton, Sarah Nutter, Nicole Pearce, Margie H Davenport, Tasneem Sajwani, Taniya S Nagpal","doi":"10.1080/10810730.2026.2726430","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/10810730.2026.2726430","url":null,"abstract":"Most images depicting larger bodies or obesity in pregnancy are negative, such as promoting stereotypes of being physically inactive or eating unhealthily. Constantly viewing larger bodies or obesity in a negative light will contribute to advancing weight stigmatizing perspectives. Images are a powerful way to influence public health perceptions, and the aim of this work was to collect and share positive stories and depictions of obesity or larger bodies in pregnancy. Eligible participants were ≥ 18 years of age, had obesity or a larger body in pregnancy and could communicate in English. Participants were prompted to share a positive or meaningful image from their pregnancy and detail the story behind their selection. Textual and visual thematic analyses were completed. Eleven participants shared a photograph and story which were organized into two themes: 1. Proud of their pregnant body; 2. Social connections in pregnancy. Participant stories emphasized wanting to share with others how gratified they felt for having a healthy pregnancy. Photos were taken with or by loved ones, highlighting the importance of social connections throughout their pregnancy. These findings may inspire the development of image banks and the overall visual representation of obesity and larger bodies in pregnancy to better communicate and convey inclusion.","PeriodicalId":16026,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Health Communication","volume":" ","pages":"1-8"},"PeriodicalIF":2.9,"publicationDate":"2026-08-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148850957","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Showing vs. Telling Before-After Health Change: Persuasive Effects of Gain/Loss Framing in Morphing Visuals and Bite-Sized Text on Social Media via Emotional Responses. 展示vs.讲述健康变化前后：通过情绪反应在社交媒体上变形视觉和小尺寸文本中的得失框架的说服作用。

IF 2.9 2区医学

Journal of Health Communication Pub Date : 2026-08-24 DOI: 10.1080/10810730.2026.2718303

Jiaqi Agnes Bao, Yongnam Jung

{"title":"Showing vs. Telling Before-After Health Change: Persuasive Effects of Gain/Loss Framing in Morphing Visuals and Bite-Sized Text on Social Media via Emotional Responses.","authors":"Jiaqi Agnes Bao, Yongnam Jung","doi":"10.1080/10810730.2026.2718303","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/10810730.2026.2718303","url":null,"abstract":"The rise of morphing visuals on visual-first social media offers health practitioners a new way to convey before-after health change. This study examines how platform-specific modality (morphing visuals vs. bite-sized text) shapes the appraisal of before-after framing (gain vs. loss) and influences persuasive outcomes. A preregistered 2 (framing) by 2 (modality) between-subjects, online experiment was conducted in two theoretically distinct health contexts: physical exercise promotion (N = 376), a promotion-oriented and more visualizable behavior, and smoking cessation (N = 147), a prevention-oriented and less visualizable behavior. Across both, gain/loss framing shaped persuasive outcomes via valence appraisals and positive emotions (hope, curiosity), while the effects of negative emotions (guilt, anger, fear) varied by context. Modality effects appeared only in the anti-smoking context, where morphing visuals were less effective than text. Implications for social-media-based strategic health communication are discussed.","PeriodicalId":16026,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Health Communication","volume":" ","pages":"1-13"},"PeriodicalIF":2.9,"publicationDate":"2026-08-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148812233","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Current Messaging Used for Antimicrobial Resistance in Public Awareness Campaigns: A Scoping Review. 目前在公众宣传活动中用于抗菌素耐药性的信息：范围审查。

IF 2.9 2区医学

Journal of Health Communication Pub Date : 2026-08-20 DOI: 10.1080/10810730.2026.2716162

Samkele Mkumbuzi, Tlangelani Makamu, Candice Bonaconsa, Andiswa Kona, Anastasia Koch, Sipho Dlamini, Esmita Charani, Marc Mendelson

{"title":"Current Messaging Used for Antimicrobial Resistance in Public Awareness Campaigns: A Scoping Review.","authors":"Samkele Mkumbuzi, Tlangelani Makamu, Candice Bonaconsa, Andiswa Kona, Anastasia Koch, Sipho Dlamini, Esmita Charani, Marc Mendelson","doi":"10.1080/10810730.2026.2716162","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/10810730.2026.2716162","url":null,"abstract":"Bacterial Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) is a global health threat. The lack of a universal communication strategy remains a limitation in public awareness campaigns related to antibiotic use and AMR. We reviewed the published evidence on current messaging used in public awareness campaigns between 2000 and 2024. Of the 42 studies included, 21 campaigns were reported from European countries compared to one campaign from an African country. Educational campaigns were the most common type reported (57%). Whilst multifaceted approaches were used, print material was the most common communication medium. The three key messaging themes were communicating AMR risks, AMR solutions, and antibiotic use. Sub-themes included inappropriate antibiotic use, self-care, and ineffectiveness of antibiotics against viral infections. In campaigns that included tailored messaging, parenting roles, age, and susceptibility to respiratory infections were strong determinants of targeted behaviors. Risk communication was used in 36% of studies, including focusing on the dangers of AMR to public health and preventative actions such as hand hygiene. Positive outcomes were reported in 69% of the studies. Sociocultural factors were not considered in the design and delivery of messages, yet differences in AMR knowledge, attitudes and behaviors were observed across sociodemographic indices such as literacy, age, and gender of the target population. Whilst consistent messaging in AMR public awareness is being reported, current campaigns fail to use context-specific communication. To our knowledge, these findings are the first to highlight the need for targeted public messages that are sociocultural and context-specific in promoting sustainable action.","PeriodicalId":16026,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Health Communication","volume":" ","pages":"1-18"},"PeriodicalIF":2.9,"publicationDate":"2026-08-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148794043","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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You Don't Have to Reinvent the Wheel: Applying Design Thinking to Evidence-Based Health Communication for HIV Prevention Implementation. 你不必重新发明轮子：将设计思维应用于艾滋病毒预防实施的循证健康传播。

IF 2.9 2区医学

Journal of Health Communication Pub Date : 2026-08-18 DOI: 10.1080/10810730.2026.2716168

Elizabeth Furuya, Bryant N Gomez, Kathrine Meyers, Sarit A Golub

{"title":"You Don't Have to Reinvent the Wheel: Applying Design Thinking to Evidence-Based Health Communication for HIV Prevention Implementation.","authors":"Elizabeth Furuya, Bryant N Gomez, Kathrine Meyers, Sarit A Golub","doi":"10.1080/10810730.2026.2716168","DOIUrl":"10.1080/10810730.2026.2716168","url":null,"abstract":"Novel health communications strategies are needed to disseminate information to practitioners, not only about clinical innovations, but about evidence-based resources and tools they can use to integrate these innovations into practice. BLUPrInt is an NIH-funded research study designed to accelerate national access to HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) by disseminating resources and strategies to frontline implementers. In 2025, the research team applied a psychological framework-self-determination theory-to guide a website redesign process that leveraged user-experience and user-informed design methods into website elements to improve communication and engagement. To assess impact, web analytic data were used to examine post-redesign changes in website traffic and engagement. We also evaluated users' experience with the revamped website. Our analysis revealed not only did more users find BLUPrInt, they engaged with more pages per visit and stayed longer on key pages, compared to past years. Website usability findings were supported by our evaluation data; at three-month follow-up, 100% had used BLUPrInt resources in their practice. This case study can inform future efforts to increase health communication strategies within the field of implementation science. Content and design elements that foster autonomy, competence, and relatedness provide a model for bolstering health communications competence and capacity.","PeriodicalId":16026,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Health Communication","volume":" ","pages":"1-11"},"PeriodicalIF":2.9,"publicationDate":"2026-08-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148794104","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Correction. 修正。

IF 2.9 2区医学

Journal of Health Communication Pub Date : 2026-08-14 DOI: 10.1080/10810730.2026.2717909

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Sadness, Risk Direction, and Correction of Health Misinformation: Effects on Beliefs and Sharing Intentions. 悲伤、风险导向与健康错误资讯纠正：对信念与分享意向的影响。

IF 2.9 2区医学

Journal of Health Communication Pub Date : 2026-08-11 DOI: 10.1080/10810730.2026.2716163

Kilhoe Na

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When Metaphors Hurt or Heal: The Effects of Metaphor Use and Protagonist-Reader Similarity in Mental Illness Narratives on Stigma. 当隐喻伤害或治愈：隐喻使用和主角-读者相似性在精神疾病对耻辱叙事中的影响。

IF 2.9 2区医学

Journal of Health Communication Pub Date : 2026-08-10 DOI: 10.1080/10810730.2026.2713983

Yujie Dong, Yin Yang

{"title":"When Metaphors Hurt or Heal: The Effects of Metaphor Use and Protagonist-Reader Similarity in Mental Illness Narratives on Stigma.","authors":"Yujie Dong, Yin Yang","doi":"10.1080/10810730.2026.2713983","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/10810730.2026.2713983","url":null,"abstract":"Drawing on narrative persuasion theories and Conceptual Metaphor Theory, this study investigates how different metaphors in mental illness (MI) narratives influence cognition, emotion, and anti-stigma behaviors among individuals without personal MI experience. Using a 4 (metaphor use: war, journey, conversation, literal) × 2 (protagonist-reader similarity: high vs. low) between-subjects experimental design (N = 522), the study finds that metaphor effectiveness highly depends on protagonist-reader similarity. Compared with literal narratives, war and journey metaphors increased hope and subsequently MI social interaction and MI help-seeking intentions, but only when protagonist-reader similarity was high. When similarity was low, these metaphors reduced identification and discouraged both behavioral outcomes. In contrast, the conversation metaphor demonstrated desirable effects across similarity conditions: Under high similarity, it increased hope, which predicted stronger anti-stigma behavioral intentions. Under low similarity, it enhanced MI help-seeking through greater cognitive elaboration or directly increased MI social interaction intention. Together, these findings suggest that incorporating self-talk and inward conversation may be particularly valuable in metaphorical MI narratives, while also providing preliminary evidence that metaphorical MI narratives can produce stigma-reduction effects when aligned with audience characteristics.","PeriodicalId":16026,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Health Communication","volume":" ","pages":"1-12"},"PeriodicalIF":2.9,"publicationDate":"2026-08-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148701328","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Investigating Service Quality and Patient Satisfaction in the Physician-Patient Encounter: The Role of Nonverbal Communication and Gender Composition. 在医患接触中调查服务质量和患者满意度：非语言沟通和性别构成的作用。

IF 2.9 2区医学

Journal of Health Communication Pub Date : 2026-08-06 DOI: 10.1080/10810730.2026.2713985

Victoria Bellou, Evdoxia Dimitriou

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