Summary of: Lessons Learned: Enhancing Rural Risk Communication for Future Health Crises through the PHERCC Framework

Authors

Abimbola Leslie, Larner College of Medicine University of Vermont, Burlington, VT, United States.
Elizabeth K. Woods, Larner College of Medicine University of Vermont, Burlington, VT, United States.
Eline M. Van den Broek-Altenburg, Larner College of Medicine University of Vermont, Burlington, VT, United States.
Jan K. Carney, Larner College of Medicine University of Vermont, Burlington, VT, United States.

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Why this matters?

This study shows the importance of evidence-based, adaptive, and population subgroup sensitive communication during public health emergencies. The PHERCC framework provided a useful structure for identifying barriers, building trust, and guiding responsive strategies. Investing in inclusive communication systems and leveraging community partnerships are important for effective responses to future health crises.

Study found @ Lessons learned: enhancing rural risk communication for future health crises through the PHERCC framework

Publication Date

6-2025

Disciplines

Public Health

Comments

This work was supported in part by the National Institutes of Health [U54 GM115516] for the Northern New England Clinical and Translational Research Network and the National Institutes of Health under Award Number 5U01CA271329-02