Working towards health equity through culturally sensitive communication for behaviour change
Hearing more by saying less. Karabo weaves the importance of culture and community into shaping health outcomes, and outlines strategies to better understand and address barriers faced by minoritised groups.
Beyond box-ticking: redressing communication power imbalances in autism research
Bethan explores the power dynamics driving autism research and how collaboration must form the basis of future research.
The ordeal of LGBTQI+ Nigerians: health education and communication on HIV and STDs
Obinna recounts experiences of being a gay in Nigeria and how stigma surrounding the discussion of HIV and STDs have impacted young Nigerians due to poor methods of communicating with them.
Decoding health: addressing language barriers within healthcare systems
Now you’re speaking my language. Ashish underscores the significance of appropriate language services in the delivery of healthcare, and suggests a promising path forward using artificial intelligence technologies.
Breaking the silence: enhancing communication on HIV treatments through inclusive social prescribing
In efforts against an epidemic of stigma, Samantha argues that poor communication strategies remain a significant barrier in providing treatment for people living with HIV.
Lost in translation: the unheard needs of patients with communicative differences
Katya shares her experiences as an autistic woman seeking support from a healthcare system designed for the neurotypical.
Translating illness: bridging the gap between patient stories and medical jargon
What to do when words fail? Naimah reflects on an all-too-familiar disconnect between patients’ lived health experiences and their healthcare providers’ interpretation of their symptoms.
“Why would someone who lives with chronic pain want more pain?” BDSM as a powerful toolkit to communicate and play with messy pain
With the help of Emma Sheppard, Po explores the practice of BDSM and the liberation it can bring to those living in chronic pain.
Ginny & Georgia: meeting teenagers where they are
Amanda highlights a growing crisis among teens and considers how one series, Ginny & Georgia, communicates the challenges of mental health.