Effective public health communication strategies

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Evidence profile

Stated in the recommendations and cells research gap sections of the source papers, classified as general, spanning 3 journals.

Supporting evidence — 3 representative gaps

• Characterization of Immunization Messaging on HPV Vaccine Uptake for Cervical Cancer Prevention among Caregivers of Young Adolescent Girls aged 10 -14 Years in Kajiado County (2026) · Journal of Health, Medicine and Nursing · doi

  The study recommended messages regarding cervical cancer prevention should be culturally sensitive and relevant to the beliefs and values of the Kajiado County community. Messages should respect cultural norms while still providing accurate and necessary health information. This could include collaborating with local leaders and influencers to ensure the messages resonate well with the target audience. Additionally, the study recommended to policy makers and health care workers to combine loss-framed messages and gain-framed messages as an effective strategy in changing caregiver risk perceptions and, thus, increase HPV vaccination intentions. Further research should examine the long-term impact of immunization messaging on young adolescent girls’ knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors toward cervical cancer prevention, using longitudinal studies to assess sustainability. Further research should also investigate how family members and community dynamics influence awareness and practices, while identifying financial, cultural, and logistical barriers that hinder access to HPV vaccination in rural contexts like Kajiado County. In addition, given the growing reliance on digital platforms 33 Journal of Health, Medicine and Nursing ISSN 2520-4025 (Online) Vol.12, Issue 3. No.2, pp 16 – 37, 2026 www.iprjb.org among youth, future studies should evaluate the effectiveness of mobile apps, social media campaigns, and online workshops in delivering tailored, culturally relevant messages that enhance HPV vaccine uptake and cervical cancer preventive behaviors. 34 Journal of Health, Medicine and Nursing ISSN 2520-4025 (Online) Vol.12, Issue 3. No.2, pp 16 – 37, 2026 www.iprjb.org REFERENCES Agimas, M. C., Adugna, D. G., Derseh, N. M., Kassaw, A., Kassie, Y. T., Abate, H. K., & Mekonnen, C. K. (2024).

  generalstated in recommendationsevidence 5/5
  Keywords: messages health cervical cancer online recommended prevention culturally relevant kajiado county community cultural framed vaccination
• Reframing vaccine narrative: a co-production study of a media campaign intervention to address childhood vaccine hesitancy among Nigerian parents and caregivers (2026) · Frontiers in Public Health · doi

  There is a need for effective public health communication strategies to address childhood vaccine hesitancy. - Prior studies have highlighted the importance of addressing vaccine-related concerns and fostering uptake. - The research gap is in the development of culturally appropriate media campaign interventions.

  generalstated in cells research gapevidence 5/5
  Keywords: there need effective public health communication strategies address
• The Influence of Social Media Messaging on Human Papillomavirus Vaccine Attitudes and Confidence Among Adolescent Males: Group Discussion Study (2026) · JMIR Cancer · doi

  The study identifies a gap in understanding how social media messaging influences HPV vaccine confidence among adolescent males. - The study aims to address this gap by examining the characteristics of social media narratives and their impact on adolescent males' perceptions about and confidence in receiving the HPV vaccine.

  generalstated in cells research gapevidence 5/5
  Keywords: study identifies gap understanding social media messaging influences

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