Browsing by Subject "Health communication"
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Campus health communications : the theoretical application and development of a student-focused sleep deprivation campaign
(2012-05)This paper outlines the development of a health communications campaign targeted toward college students at the University of Texas at Austin, regarding the issue of sleep deprivation. Existing literature, informal formative ... -
Don't tell me who to blame : persuasive effects of implicit arguments in obesity messages on attributions of responsibility and policy support
(2014-12)Obesity is an epidemic that causes physical, emotional, and financial tolls for both individuals and communities. The United States experienced a dramatic increase in obesity rate from 1990-2010 (Flegal, Carroll, Ogden, ... -
Health decisions for others : an extension of the Health Belief Model
The Health Belief Model (HBM) is a widely-used theory to understand why individuals engage in certain health behaviors. With its focus on perceived benefits and barriers as major contributors to behavior change, the HBM ... -
A journalistic chasm? normative perceptions and participatory and gatekeeping roles of organizational and entrepreneurial health journalists
(2013-12)An emerging body of media scholarship has examined the changing norms and routines of professional journalists, suggesting they are slowly adapting their practice to meet changes in audience expectations brought on by the ... -
Promoting women's health in Texas: suggestions for maximizing the benefits of the Women's Health Program
(2011-05)This thesis presents a collection of recommendations on how to increase participation in a Texas Medicaid family planning program, called the Texas Women’s Health Program, or WHP. Based on findings discovered during a ... -
Stereotype threat in male nurse-patient interactions
(2013-05)Throughout history, men have played a significant role in the field of nursing. However, they currently represent only 12% of nursing students and 9.6% of Registered Nurses. As a minority in their occupation, male nurses ... -
There’s something about health : understanding everyday talk about health within families
(2016-12)It is imperative to explore how family members disclose information, as it is necessary in order to receive support, which allows people to more effectively cope with the health situation at hand. But to understand why and ...
