Project Tech, Justice, and Health Information Diplomacy Program Libraries Term Academic Year 2024 Status Accepted Research Area Information Studies, Health Literacy Education, Health Information Literacy Description The proliferation of misleading information presents a formidable challenge in health communication, imperiling public health endeavors and eroding trust in healthcare systems. Inspired by Emily T. Metzgar's insights on the policy and politics of U.S. information diplomacy, this research project aims to explore how nations can address misleading health information through communication strategies, sustainable technologies, and policy interventions. By analyzing the cultural, political, and structural factors influencing different countries' approaches, this study aims to uncover effective strategies and identify areas for improving health literacy. Through a comparative examination of key policy components within national health literacy frameworks, our goal is to highlight valuable lessons that countries can learn from each other to strengthen their information diplomacy efforts and promote health literacy. This research endeavors to advance evidence-based practices in health literacy efforts and provide guidance for global initiatives aimed at combating misleading health information, ultimately fostering a more informed and resilient society. Supervisor Bethany S McGowan Mentor Bethany S McGowan Type of work required 1. Conduct thorough research using a variety of resources, including library databases and government repositories.
2. Develop and document effective search strategies for accessing relevant information.
3. Utilize citation management tools such as EndNote, Zotero, or equivalent software to organize and gather information resources efficiently.
4. Employ Excel, NVivo, R, or similar tools to perform topical analysis on data extracted from sources such as policy reports, national action plans, and strategic documents at the national level. Websites Qualifications Some experience searching using library databases Experience using Excel NVivo, or R would be useful Credit Hours 2 Weekly Hours 6 (estimated)