SciComm during a pandemic

Jessica B. Stokes-Parish; Mike Todorovic; Mikayla Couch; Carly Hudson; Emily Lowe-Calverley

Abstract

Throughout the pandemic, health science communication proliferated. This work explores the experiences of health science communicators in Australia throughout the pandemic.

A two-phase, mixed methods study was used to address the aims. First, a survey was used to explore demographics of health science communicators & their experiences of communication during the covid-19 pandemic.

Secondly, survey participants were invited to participate in semi-structured interviews to explore their experiences in depth. Descriptive statistics were used for analysis of the quantitative data & Braun & Clarke thematic analysis was used for interview data. 36 respondents completed the survey & four participated in interviews.

Overall, science communicators had a positive experience, however, experienced several negative responses to communication. More educational aids, resources & training are needed to support health science communicators.

Original language	English
Publication status	Published - 15 Feb 2023
Event	Australian Science Communicators 2023: Hindsight, Insight, Foresight - ANU, Canberra, Australia Duration: 15 Feb 2023 → 17 Mar 2023 https://www.asc.asn.au/events/asc2023/asc2023-talks-panels-workshops/

Conference

Conference	Australian Science Communicators 2023
Abbreviated title	ASC2023
Country/Territory	Australia
City	Canberra
Period	15/02/23 → 17/03/23
Internet address	https://www.asc.asn.au/events/asc2023/asc2023-talks-panels-workshops/

UN SDGs

This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being
SDG 4 Quality Education

They said what to you?! Exploring science communicators experiences of science communication during the COVID-19 Pandemic
Stokes-Parish, J. (Project Roles)
1/05/22 → 1/05/23
Project: Research

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