Advancing multi-level health communication research: A Delphi study on barriers and opportunities.

ABSTRACT: Adopting a multi-level perspective that considers the many interrelated contexts influencing health could make health communication interventions more effective and equitable. However, despite increasing interest in the use of multi-level approaches, multi-level health communication (MLHC) interventions are infrequently utilized. We therefore sought to conduct a modified Delphi study to better understand how researchers conceptualize MLHC interventions and identify opportunities for advancing MLHC work. Communication and health behavior experts were invited to complete two rounds of surveys about the characteristics, benefits, pitfalls, best practices, barriers, and facilitators of MLHC interventions; the role of technology in facilitating MLHC interventions; and ways to advance MLHC inter

SUBMITTER: Oh AY 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9802573 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature