Short CommunicationInternational Journal of Community Medicine and Public Health

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Health communication in primary health care

Int J Community Med Public Health. 2018;5(3):1224-1226.DOI10.18203/2394-6040.ijcmph20180789

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Abstract

Developing Information and Communication Technology (ICT) supported health communication in PHC could contribute to increased health literacy and empowerment, which are foundations for enabling people to increase control over their health, as a way to reduce increasing lifestyle related ill health. However, to increase the likelihood of success of implementing ICT supported health communication, it is essential to conduct a detailed analysis of the setting and context prior to the intervention. The aim of this study was to gain a better understanding of health communication for health promotion in PHC with emphasis on the implications for a planned ICT supported interactive health channel.

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  1. Department of Community Medicine, Sree Balaji Medical College and Hospital, Chennai, Tamil Nadu

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