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1Health Communication

In this section we will be addressing how we communicate effectively to individuals about hearing protection strategies. It turns out lots of research tells us what is important and how best to communicate with our audience.

Health Communication is the science of communicating health information that motivates individuals to act in ways that promote well-being and reduces their risk of health problems. We know that knowledge alone is not sufficient to promote actual changes in our behavior.

Health communication science helps us understand what influences our motivation and would help us learn ways to address our own health risks.

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