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FUNDAMENTAL STRATIFICATION OF COMMUNICATION TO OVERCOME HEALTH INEQUITIES

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http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/giidr.2024(IX-II).01      10.31703/giidr.2024(IX-II).01      Published : Jun 2024

Fundamental Stratification of Communication to Overcome Health Inequities

Abstract

    In this study, the district Narowal, Punjab authorities were polled on a wide range of health inequality-related topics. These included their understanding of the need to address these inequities, the advantages and disadvantages of doing so, and the various approaches they took to the subject. The three focus groups had 47 members, including representatives from the environmental, public safety, and education sectors. As a result, the conversations were recorded on camera, transcribed, and assessed. People's opinions on health disparities varied, according to the survey. This study also found a number of barriers to community health group cooperation and health equity. An effective communication plan should inform the public about the difficulties disadvantaged groups experience and the efforts being made by local governments to address health disparities. In order for successful collaborative initiatives, local public health organizations must take the initiative in identifying and resolving the underlying causes of health inequalities.

    Communication, Public Safety, Community Health, Health Disparities

    (1) Irfan Arif
    PhD Scholar, University of Southern Queensland, Australia.
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    CHICAGO : Arif, Irfan. 2024. "Fundamental Stratification of Communication to Overcome Health Inequities." Global Immunological & Infectious Diseases Review, IX (II): 1-7 doi: 10.31703/giidr.2024(IX-II).01

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    HARVARD : ARIF, I. 2024. Fundamental Stratification of Communication to Overcome Health Inequities. Global Immunological & Infectious Diseases Review, IX, 1-7.

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