KCHC 2026 Program

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Thursday, April 2 - Conference Day 1

6:30am 7:30am 2026-04-02T07:30:00-04:00 2026-04-02T08:30:00-04:00	Registration and Breakfast (Patterson Ballroom Foyer)
7:30am 8:45am 2026-04-02T08:30:00-04:00 2026-04-02T09:45:00-04:00	Conference Opening (Patterson Ballroom A-B-C-D) ◆ Call to Order: Nancy Grant Harrington, Professor and KCHC Director ◆ Welcoming Remarks: Jennifer Greer, Dean, College of Communication and Information Keynote Address: Current Concerns at the Intersection of Health, Law, and Human Rights: From the Local to the Global ◆ Sofia Gruskin, Director, USC Institute on Inequalities in Global Health; Distinguished Professor of Population and Public Health Sciences and Law , Professor of Preventive Medicine and Chief of the Disease Prevention, Policy and Global Health Division at the Keck School of Medicine; Professor of Law and Preventive Medicine at the Gould School of Law
8:45am 9:00am 2026-04-02T09:45:00-04:00 2026-04-02T10:00:00-04:00	Break
9:00am 9:45am 2026-04-02T10:00:00-04:00 2026-04-02T10:45:00-04:00	Poster Session 1 (Regency Ballroom) Access and Inclusion 1. Beyond the Black Monolith: Communication Determinants of Cervical Cancer Screening Among African American and African Women ◆ Olamide Ogundare, University of Oklahoma ◆ Grace Adeyemo, Illinois State University ◆ Sunkanmi Folorunsho, University of Nebraska - Lincoln View Abstract 3. Ensuring Language and Web Accessibility in Electronic Informed Consent Documentation (eICD) in Health Communication Studies ◆ Alicia Mason, Pittsburg State University ◆ Kristen Livingston, Pittsburg State University ◆ Elizabeth Spencer, University of Kentucky ◆ Isaac Lewis, Pittsburg State University ◆ Jada Ortiz, Pittsburg State University View Abstract Community-Centered Health Communication 5. Bridging Service Gaps in Later Life: A Community-Driven Ecological Communication Approach ◆ Carrie Leach, Wayne State University ◆ Julie Novak, Wayne State University ◆ Sandie Pierce, Monroe Center for Healthy Aging View Abstract 7. Planting Trees for Human Health: How an Asthma-Afflicted Neighborhood Feels about Urban Tree Canopy ◆ Lara Zwarun, University of Missouri - St. Louis ◆ Stephanie Van Stee, University of Missouri - St. Louis View Abstract 9. Critical Post-Positivist Approaches to Community-Based Participatory Research with Trans, Genderqueer, and Intersex Communities ◆ Samantha Rose, University of Iowa ◆ Kate Magsamen-Conrad, University of Iowa View Abstract Knowledge and Belief Change 21. Addressing Content Features and Gaps in Online Childhood Cancer Survivorship Materials for Tobacco Prevention: A Content Analysis ◆ Bonjoo Gu, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill ◆ Brooke Gottlieb, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill ◆ Seth M. Noar, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill View Abstract 23. Does Adding Modified Risk Statements to E-Cigarette Advertisements and Packages Change Risk Beliefs? A Meta-Analysis ◆ Youjin Jang, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill ◆ Jessica Shaw, Temple University ◆ Olivia A. Wackowski, Rutgers University ◆ Seth M. Noar, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill View Abstract 25. The effect of COVID-19 vaccine news messaging on acceptance of routine childhood and pediatric flu vaccines ◆ Brittany Zulkiewicz, University of Pennsylvania View Abstract Media, Discourse, and Power 11. Who Defines the Problem? Rethinking AI Ethics Through Rural Community Perspectives ◆ Imaan Siddiqi, Duke University ◆ Ridhu Venigalla, University of North Carolina at Charlotte View Abstract 13. Attributing External Responsibility for the Opioid Crisis May Not be a Sustainable Strategy for Stigma Reduction ◆ Victoria Ledford, Auburn University View Abstract Message Design 27. Interactive Effects of Femvertising and Brand–Cause Fit on Consumer Responses: A Two-Study Analysis in Health-Risk and Non-Risk Pr ◆ Qiling Wu, University of Minnesota - Twin Cities View Abstract 29. Exposure to Conflicting HPV Vaccine Information, AI Use, and Boy-Referent Descriptive Norms in Mother–Son HPV Vaccine Communication ◆ Moonsun Choi, University of New Mexico ◆ Yangsun Hong, University of New Mexico View Abstract 31. Mental health organization content on Instagram: Message characteristics and engagement ◆ Stephanie K. Van Stee, University of Missouri - St. Louis ◆ Jannatul Naime, University of Missouri - St. Louis View Abstract Participatory Approaches 33. Moving with meaning: Community line dancing as a creative approach to health-motivated engagement among older adults ◆ Rick Pulos, Texas A&M University ◆ Jinxu Li, Texas A&M University View Abstract 35. Bridging the Gap Between Viewing and Cooking: A Mixed-Methods Study of Engagement and Barriers Among College Students ◆ Lauren Batey, University of Kentucky ◆ Aurora Occa, University of Kentucky View Abstract Stigma and Lived Experience 15. Increasing parental acceptance of trans youth through narrative persuasion ◆ Katrina Pariera, San Diego State University ◆ Miranda Mergens, Brown University ◆ Isabella Oyola, San Diego State University ◆ Brianna Pham, Chapman University View Abstract 17. Stigma, Uncertainty, and Disclosure: Developing a Theory-based Decision Aid for College Substance Use Healthcare Communication ◆ Hayley Stahl, University of Nebraska - Lincoln View Abstract 19. Correcting Eating Disorder Stigma Among Asian Americans: Influencer Type, Correction Strategy, and the Uncanny Valley Effect ◆ Jinxu Li, Texas A&M University ◆ Yuming Fang, Augsburg University View Abstract Targeted Interventions 37. Targeting Alcohol and Oral Cancer Prevention Messaging to Individuals with Multiple Adverse Childhood Experiences ◆ Helen M. Lillie, University of Iowa ◆ Jordan B. Conrad, University of Iowa View Abstract 39. An Examination of Barriers to Achieving a Healthy 24-Hour Day and Intervention Recommendations from Rural, Postpartum Individuals ◆ Katrina L. Wilhite, West Virginia University ◆ Sarah E. Modlin, West Virginia University ◆ Kaitlyn Rabb, West Virginia University ◆ Elly Marshall, West Virginia University ◆ Lindsay Morris-Neuberger, West Virginia University ◆ Katie Corocan, West Virginia University ◆ Kara M Whitaker, University of Iowa ◆ Chooza Moon, University of Iowa ◆ Elizabeth Claydon, West Virginia University ◆ Bethany Barone Gibbs, West Virginia University View Abstract
9:45am 10:30am 2026-04-02T10:45:00-04:00 2026-04-02T11:30:00-04:00	Poster Session 2 (Regency Ballroom) Access and Inclusion 2. Bridging the Gap: Integrating Communication Theory into Dissemination and Implementation Science ◆ Savanna Kerstiens, Northwestern University ◆ Anne O-Regan, Northwestern University ◆ Ana Baumann, Washington University ◆ Rachel Tabak, Washington University in St. Louis ◆ Cole Hooley, Brigham Young University ◆ Sara Malone, Washington University in St. Louis ◆ Alexandra B. Morshed, Emory University ◆ Callie Walsh Baliey, Northwestern University View Abstract 4. Developing a Virtual Reality Framework to Improve Communication in Medical Education: Our Paradoxical NIH Experience ◆ Charee Thompson, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign ◆ Joseph Maurice, University of Illinois at Chicago View Abstract Community-Centered Health Communication 6. A Qualitative Study of LGBTQ+ and Ally Social Media Influencers’ Experiences, Barriers, and Facilitators for Health Collaboration ◆ Jiaxi Wu, Virginia Commonwealth University ◆ Sixiao Liu, University of Central Florida ◆ Kate Okker-Edging , University of Pennsylvania ◆ Elaine Hanby, University of Pennsylvania ◆ Chris McLain, University of Pennsylvania ◆ Andy Tan, University of Pennsylvania View Abstract 8. From Threat to Resilience: The Role of Needs-Based Health Communication Partnerships in Supporting Charitable Clinics Amid Funding ◆ Lauren Lee, Texas State University ◆ Jessica Schneider, Texas State University ◆ Melinda Villagran, Texas State University View Abstract Knowledge and Belief Change 22. Leveraging Digital Health Technology to Transform Depression Literacy in China: Evidence from A Serious Game Intervention ◆ Donghan Fu, University of Missouri - Columbia ◆ Nansong Zhou, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign View Abstract 24. Using EAGL participant responses to inform future genetic literacy educational interventions ◆ Lily S. Barna, Northwestern University ◆ Yi Liao, Huntsman Cancer Institute, University of Utah ◆ Olivia G. Pilson, National Human Genome Research Institute ◆ Brandon N. Hertzendorf, National Human Genome Research Institute ◆ Gabriela M. Ramírez-Renta, University of Colorado ◆ Kimberly Kaphingst, Huntsman Cancer Institute, University of Utah ◆ Chris Gunter, National Human Genome Research Institute View Abstract Media, Discourse, and Power 10. Framing the “Obesity Epidemic”: A Qualitative Analysis of Media and Public Discourse on The Oprah Winfrey Show and YouTube Comment ◆ Akpene Ama Avor, Indiana University - Indianapolis ◆ Ernest Kofi Agorde, Indiana University - Indianapolis ◆ Emmanuel Asare, Indiana University - Indianapolis ◆ Jennifer Bute, Indiana University - Indianapolis View Abstract 12. Nationwide Multi-City Media Coverage of Opioid Use: Community Structure Theory, Political Partisanship, and Economic Privilege ◆ Timi Kapp, The College of New Jersey ◆ Shane Powers, The College of New Jersey ◆ Kaden King, The College of New Jersey ◆ Dennis Lipovetsky, The College of New Jersey ◆ Caroline Dowd, The College of New Jersey ◆ John Pollock, The College of New Jersey View Abstract 14. Developing The Digital Fitness Masculinity Norms Scale (DFMNS) to Assess Online Masculinity Ideals and Health Implications ◆ Ayesha Riaz, University of Kentucky View Abstract Message Design 26. Promotion – the 4th P of Social Marketing: A Scoping Review from 2010-2022 ◆ Evan K. Perrault, Purdue University ◆ Beth Ann Labadorf, Bob Jones University ◆ Bhakti Chavda, Purdue University ◆ Prudence Mbah, Purdue University ◆ Cassidy Munoz, Purdue University View Abstract 28. Exposure to and Engagement with Tobacco Information on Social Media Platforms: Evidence from a Nationally Representative Sample ◆ Zoe Nguyen, Texas Christian University ◆ Aleina Mendoza, Texas Christian University ◆ Tam Nguyen, Texas Christian University ◆ Gemma Parish, Texas Christian University ◆ Cayd Rocha-Barnette, Texas Christian University ◆ Nathan Marti, University of Texas at Austin ◆ Alexandra Loukas, University of Texas at Austin ◆ Qinghua Yang, Texas Christian University View Abstract 30. Communicating about services for pregnant women with opioid use disorder: Iterative development of a social media campaign ◆ Ashley Hedrick McKenzie, Clemson University ◆ Rachel Mayo, Clemson University ◆ Geovana Leonetti Saraiva, Clemson University ◆ Jordyn Sutton, Clemson University ◆ Madison Briley Edgar, Clemson University ◆ Lori Dickes, Clemson University ◆ Windsor Sherril, Clemson University ◆ Katie Howle, Prisma Health Upstate ◆ Jessica Boyd, Prisma Health Upstate ◆ Jennifer Hudson, Prisma Health Upstate View Abstract Participatory Approaches 32. Communicating with Horses: Using Equine-Assisted Therapy to Build Veteran Communication Skills Regarding Mental Health ◆ Brittany N. Lash, University of Kentucky ◆ Kristin Dolph, Dolph Counseling View Abstract 34. Designing for Health: How Body Movement in Exergames Influences Embodiment, Presence, and Exercise Motivation ◆ Qing Xu, University of Florida ◆ Hanzhi Wang, University of Florida View Abstract Stigma and Lived Experience 16. "They will say you're mad, even when you don't throw stones at people": Examining Mental Illness Stigma among Ugandan Immigrant Women in the United States ◆ Miriam Komuhendo, Alfred University View Abstract 18. Centering Deaf Voices in Digital Dementia Discourse: A Thematic Analysis of Engagement surrounding the #EndAlz Campaign ◆ Tahleen A. Lattimer, University of Michigan ◆ Kelly E. Tenzek, University at Buffalo ◆ Yotam Ophir, University at Buffalo ◆ Melanie C. Green, University at Buffalo ◆ Helen Wang, University at Buffalo View Abstract 20. Black Fathers’ Digital Narratives of Miscarriage: Centering Emotional Health and Human Rights Through Storytelling ◆ Sandra Freda wood, Sam Houston State University ◆ Sarah N. Boateng, University of Connecticut ◆ Mavis Freeman Essel, University of South Florida View Abstract Targeted Interventions 36. Formative but Limited: Evaluating LLM-Based Simulation of Human Responses in Health Message Pretesting ◆ Qijia Ye, University of Pennsylvania View Abstract 38. Intention to drug test: A planned behavioral analysis of harm reduction practices for substance use among college students ◆ Giuliano McDonald, University of Miami View Abstract 40. Lessons Learned About Just-in-Time Messaging to Support Burst-Based Remote Cognitive Assessment in Older Adults ◆ Mia Liza A. Lustria, School of Information - Florida State University ◆ Michael Dieciuc, Florida State University ◆ Andrew Dilanchian, Florida State University ◆ Shenghao Zhang, Weill Cornell Medicine ◆ Walter Boot, Weill Cornell Medicine ◆ Dawn Carr, Florida State University ◆ Antonio Terracciano, Florida State University ◆ Zhe He, School of Information - Florida State University ◆ Shayok Chakraborty, Florida State University View Abstract
10:30am 12:00pm 2026-04-02T11:30:00-04:00 2026-04-02T13:00:00-04:00	Lunch on your own
12:00pm 1:30pm 2026-04-02T13:00:00-04:00 2026-04-02T14:30:00-04:00	PAPER SESSION: Strength in Diversity: Health Communication Scholarship Across the Waterfront (Patterson Ballroom A-B) Chair: Trevor Kauer, Mayo Clinic Florida 1. Processing Privilege: The Inequity of Fluently Processing Electronic Medical Records and its Impact on Care Efficacy ◆ Rachel Wade, Chapman University View Abstract 2. Effects of Physician Accent on Physician Evaluation and Selection ◆ Marko Dragojevic, University of Kentucky ◆ Courtney A. Kleppinger, University of Kentucky ◆ Aurora Occa, University of Kentucky View Abstract 3. Simply Unbelievable: How Plausibility and Accuracy Interact to Impact Intentions to Share or Correct Misinformation ◆ Emily Vraga, University of Minnesota ◆ Jikai Sun, University of Minnesota ◆ Rita Tang, University of Minnesota ◆ Qiling Wu, University of Minnesota ◆ Leticia Bode, Georgetown University View Abstract 4. “Is It Worth Fighting?”: Communication Work in Patient Stories of Health Insurance Denials ◆ Jennifer J. Bute, Indiana University - Indianapolis View Abstract 5. What Sparks the Conversation? Predictors of Interpersonal Communication in Response to a Youth Vaping Prevention Text Intervention ◆ Youjin Jang, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill ◆ Nisha Gottfredson O’Shea, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill ◆ Caroline Ritchie, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill ◆ Seth M. Noar, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill View Abstract PAPER SESSION: At the Crossroads of Care and Conflict: Reproductive Health Communication (Patterson Ballroom C) Chair: Austin Hubner, University of Florida 1. Metaphorical Paradoxes in Narratives of Terminating a Pregnancy for Medical Reasons ◆ Kami Kosenko, North Carolina State University ◆ Yezi He, Arizona State University View Abstract 2. Managing Stigmatizing Discourses in Abortion Care: Perspectives of Clinic Personnel ◆ Rachael Hernandez, University of Missouri ◆ Rikki Roscoe, University of Kansas View Abstract 3. Abortion-related media exposure during the 2024 US Presidential election: A survey of reproductive-age US women ◆ Jessica Gall Myrick, Good Pug Media ◆ Jessica Fitts Willoughby, Washington State University View Abstract 4. My Liver and Kidneys Were Shutting Down”: Navigating Childbirth Uncertainty Among Diverse U.S. Mothers. ◆ Wendy Adjeley Adjei, University of Missouri ◆ Ebenezer Aidoo, James Madison University ◆ Agnes Amoakwa, Arizona State University ◆ Sekina Saah, Texas Tech University View Abstract 5. Co-Creating the Doula Integration & Awareness Game: Translating Stakeholder Narratives into Interactive Birth Team Scenarios ◆ Bolanle Fasaanu, University of Georgia ◆ Yiting Zhou, University of Georgia ◆ Soroya Julian Mcfarlane, University of Georgia View Abstract WORKSHOP: Translating Health Communication Research Beyond the Academy: Content Creation, Dissemination, and Public Engagement (Patterson Ballroom D) ◆ Marleah Dean Kruzel, PhD, University of South Florida, Moffitt Cancer Center, Tampa General Cancer Institute It takes approximately 17 years for research evidence to impact clinical practice and policy. Many academics want to make a difference but are unsure how to effectively communicate their research results with public. When they do, they often use jargon, focus on the research design, and do not provide actionable steps. Science communication is the practice of sharing one’s research with the public. Possible science communication products include op-eds/blogs, infographics, social media, community presentations, and podcasts. Leveraging my science communication training, decade of research, and my own patient story, in this workshop, I teach strategies for sharing research with the public and provide an action plan for personalizing these strategies to their research agenda. Attendees will select a specific research project for developing a science communication product and will have dedicated time to create step-by-step dissemination plan. Learning Objectives 1. Learn a 3 step-process for translating research into practice. 2. Learn 4 strategies for sharing research with the public. 3. Understand best practices for science communication. 4. Develop a dissemination plan for a specific research project. Contact Information: Marleah Dean Kruzel, PhD Associate Professor, University of South Florida Collaborator Member, Moffitt Cancer Center Member, Tampa General Cancer Institute Email: marleahdeank@usf.edu Website: www.marleahdeankruzel.com Note: This workshop also is offered on Saturday
1:30pm 1:45pm 2026-04-02T14:30:00-04:00 2026-04-02T14:45:00-04:00	Break
1:45pm 2:30pm 2026-04-02T14:45:00-04:00 2026-04-02T15:30:00-04:00	Poster Session 3 (Regency Ballroom) Communication in Cancer and Chronic Care 57. Characterizing post-test cancer genetic counseling communication and associated patient outcomes ◆ Liesl Broadbridge, Rutgers University ◆ Kathryn Greene, Rutgers University View Abstract 59. Alleviating the Burden: The Impact of Interpersonal and Digital Communication on Depressive Symptoms in Cancer Survivors ◆ Ama Gyesiwaa Quansah , Texas Tech University ◆ Qiwei Luna Wu, Texas Tech University View Abstract 61. How persons with Type 1 diabetes and relational partners manage communication challenges in diabetes care: Problematic integration ◆ Susan L. Kline, The Ohio State University ◆ Karishma Chatterjee, The University of Texas at Arlington ◆ Leah Lindemeyer, The Ohio State University View Abstract Culture & Meaning in Health 41. Social Media as a Double-Edged Sword for Empowerment and Mental Health Challenges: A Study among Women Entrepreneurs in Bangladesh ◆ Priyanka Ghosh, Saint Louis University ◆ Md. Mahdi-Al-Muhtasim Nibir, Khulna University, Bangladesh ◆ Tanjid Rahman, Saint Louis University View Abstract 43. Black Bodies, White Masks? Hair, Hygiene, and the Aesthetics of Control in Ghanaian Schools ◆ Naessiamba Eab-Aggrey, George Mason University ◆ Isaac Newton Nyatuame, George Mason University View Abstract Language, Disclosure, and Sensitive Conversations 63. A Qualitative Analysis of End-Of-Life Experiences Using the Opportunity Model for Presence ◆ Byeong-Hyeon Lee, University at Buffalo ◆ Kelly E. Tenzek, University at Buffalo ◆ Melanie C. Green, University at Buffalo View Abstract 65. How Linguistic Choices Shape Prenatal Drug Use Screening: An Analysis of Obstetric Provider Communications ◆ Bella Patel, University of Pittsburgh ◆ Hunar Sanghani, University of Pittsburgh ◆ Vignesh Elangovan, University of Pittsburgh ◆ Judy Chang, University of Pittsburgh View Abstract Media and Advocacy 45. Cross-national Media Coverage of Human Trafficking: Community Structure Theory, Vulnerability, and Privilege ◆ Alexa Gombas, The College of New Jersey ◆ Caley Faith Cortezano, The College of New Jersey ◆ Lauren Herrman, The College of New Jersey ◆ Olivia Santos, The College of New Jersey ◆ Kyle Levy, The College of New Jersey ◆ John Pollock, The College of New Jersey View Abstract Norms and Autonomy 47. Cultural Masculinity and Health: Women’s Use of “Odogwu” to Encourage Men’s Health Behaviors ◆ Amarachi Nina Uma Mba, West Virginia University - Morgantown ◆ Lindsay Morris-Neuberger, West Virginia University - Morgantown View Abstract 49. Respectful Care in Context: A Normative Rhetorical Analysis of Ghanaian Midwives' Communicative Purposes ◆ Sarah Nuamah Boateng, University of Connecticut ◆ Mavis Freeman Essel, University of South Florida ◆ Sharde M. Davis, University of Connecticut ◆ Sandra Freda Woods, Sam Houston State University View Abstract 51. Cultural Silence and Support-Seeking: A Meta-Synthesis of Postpartum Distress Among South Asian Mothers ◆ Shatakshi Semwal, Ohio University View Abstract Relational Dynamics 67. To Smile or not to Smile: Provider Facial Expressions and Gender on Expectancy Violation, Valence, Liking, and Credibility ◆ Grace M. Hildenbrand, Louisiana State University - Shreveport ◆ Danni Liao, University of Kentucky ◆ Kimberly D. Williams, Louisiana State University - Shreveport ◆ Terence Vinson, Louisiana State University - Shreveport View Abstract 69. Anti-Racist Mental Health Professionals’ Values and Orientations of Practice ◆ Nicole Juliet Mendoza, Rutgers University ◆ Lisa Mikesell , Rutgers University View Abstract 71. Does ChatGPT Really Empathize With Me? A Qualitative Study of Perceived Empathy in AI-Mediated Mental Health Conversations ◆ Seyeon Park, University of Maryland - College Park ◆ Rudy Kim, University of Maryland - College Park ◆ Xingman Wu, University of Maryland - College Park ◆ Xinyi Song, University of Maryland - College Park ◆ Siqiao Austin Ao, University of Maryland - College Park ◆ Namkoong Kang, University of Maryland - College Park View Abstract Structural Inequitities 53. Mobile Phone and Internet Access as Predictors of Women’s Healthcare Decision-Making Autonomy in Northern Nigeria ◆ Azeez Kazeem, University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee View Abstract 55. Health in Conflict: Public Health Challenges in the West Bank ◆ Kayan Khraisheh, Texas A&M University View Abstract Technology in Patient-Provider Communication 73. How does media richness shape telehealth adoption?: An analysis of telehealth modality and patient-centered communication ◆ Luna Wu, Texas Tech University View Abstract 75. Understanding Public Attitudes Toward Telehealth Adoption Amid the Rise of Computer-Mediated Communication Technologies ◆ Rauf Arif, Towson University ◆ Muhammad Ittefaq, James Madison University ◆ Lamia Zia, University of Maryland View Abstract
2:30pm 3:15pm 2026-04-02T15:30:00-04:00 2026-04-02T16:15:00-04:00	Poster Session 4 (Regency Ballroom) Communication in Cancer and Chronic Care 58. Communication Dynamics in Cancer Care: The Role of Burden & Disclosure Efficacy on Patients’ Withholding during Oncology Visits ◆ Veronika Maria Fischer, Rutgers University ◆ Elizabeth Broadbridge, Rutgers University ◆ Katie A. Devine, Rutgers Cancer Institute ◆ Angela Senger, Rutgers Cancer Institute ◆ Maria K. Venetis, Rutgers University ◆ Kathryn Greene, Rutgers University View Abstract 60. Regional Trend Analysis: Patient Activation, Social Determinants of Health, and Cancer Communication on Cervical Cancer Prevention ◆ Chelsea Bihlmeyer, West Virginia University ◆ Dan Totzkay, University of Delaware View Abstract Culture & Meaning in Health 42. From Knowledge to Action: Predicting Newly introduced HPV Vaccine Uptake Among Nigerian Mothers ◆ Ebenezer Ato kwamena Aidoo, James Madison University ◆ Jessica Afful Tuleassi, University of Minnesota - Twin Cities ◆ Caleb Otabil, Southern Illinois University ◆ Obianuju Aliche, Mayo Clinic, Jacksonville ◆ Kweku Ewusie Orleans Lindsay, Nursing and Midwifery Training College, Ghana ◆ Sandra Freda Wood, Sam Houston State University ◆ Mia Liza A. Lustria, Florida State University View Abstract Language, Disclosure, and Sensitive Conversations 62. Men’s Reported Language Preferences and Clarity for First Trimester Nonviable Pregnancy ◆ Daniel Kumahor, Indiana University - Indianapolis ◆ Maria Brann, Indiana University - Indianapolis ◆ Jennifer J. Bute, Indiana University - Indianapolis View Abstract 64. “They just quit doin’ it after you have the baby”: Postpartum Conversations about Gestational Diabetes Risk ◆ Karen L. Roper, University of Kentucky ◆ Ashley McGrath, University of Kentucky ◆ Jacqueline Kent-Marvick, University of Utah ◆ Aubrey Jones, University of Kentucky ◆ Marietta Sperry, University of Utah ◆ Sara Simonsen, University of Utah View Abstract 66. Health Communication and HPV Vaccination Decisions Among Immigrant Mothers in the US: A Health Belief Model Perspective ◆ Obianuju Aliche, Mayo Clinic, Florida ◆ Mia Liza A. Lustria, Florida State University ◆ Lovinta Atrinawati, Florida State University View Abstract Media and Advocacy 44. Health Communication Strategies to Prevent Visual Disorders in Adolescents: A Mixed-Methods Study in Rural Ecuador ◆ Julio Cesar Pino Tarrago, universidad estatal del sur de manabí ◆ Dunia Lisbet Dominguez Galvez, universidad estatal del sur de manabí View Abstract 46. What is the role of healthcare professionals in upholding human rights? ◆ Harshini Suresh, University of Manchester View Abstract Norms and Autonomy 48. “We Sure Know How to Fake Being Progressive”: Menstrual Communication and Women Health Rights in India ◆ Moumita Roy, Louisiana State University ◆ Gurwinder Kaur, Louisiana State University View Abstract 50. Social Support in Maternal Health Decision-Making: A Scoping Literature Review of African Immigrant Women’s Experiences in the Uni ◆ Mildred Komey, Ohio University ◆ Ezinne Abaneme, Ohio University View Abstract Relational Dynamics 68. How Communication Influences Diabetes Outcomes: The Roles of Trust, Understanding, and Motivation ◆ Clinton L. Brown, Marshall University ◆ Maria Venetis, Rutgers University ◆ Jessica Snitko, Marshall University ◆ Todd Gambill, Marshall University View Abstract 70. Linkage Between Patient-Centered Communication and Emotional Health: A Multigroup Analysis of U.S. Adults with and Without Cancer ◆ Shuming Yang, George Mason University ◆ Xiaoquan Zhao, George Mason University View Abstract 72. The Active-Empathic Listening Scale (AELS): Conceptualization and Evidence of Validity within the Healthcare Context ◆ Rashmi Patel , Rutgers University View Abstract Structural Inequitities 52. Health Communication Challenges in Madagascar: Navigating Resource Constraints and Global Health Inequities ◆ Tombolaza canut FILAMANT, University of Toamasina View Abstract 54. Understanding the impact of language barriers on health access and patient health outcomes among multilingual populations in India ◆ Anna Kozan, Ramapo College of New Jersey, St. John's Medical College, India ◆ Archana Siddaiah, St. John's Medical College, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India ◆ Satarupa Dasgupta, Ramapo College of New Jersey View Abstract 56. Health as a Human Right Through a Cultural Lens: African Immigrants’ Perspectives on Telehealth ◆ Sandra Freda Wood, Sam Houston State University ◆ Sarah N. Boateng, University of Connecticut ◆ Mavis Freeman Essel, University of South Florida View Abstract Technology in Patient-Provider Communication 74. Communication Approaches to Advance Care Planning in Dementia: A Systematic Review ◆ Kelly Tenzek, University at Buffalo ◆ Suzanne Sullivan , SUNY Upstate Medical University ◆ Tahleen Lattimer, University of Michigan View Abstract 76. AI or Human, Does It Matter? How Critical AI Comprehension Shapes Credibility and Adoption of Medical Advice ◆ Tongtong Hou, Texas A&M University ◆ Yidi Wang, University of California - Santa Barbara View Abstract
3:15pm 3:30pm 2026-04-02T16:15:00-04:00 2026-04-02T16:30:00-04:00	Break
3:30pm 5:00pm 2026-04-02T16:30:00-04:00 2026-04-02T18:00:00-04:00	PAPER SESSION: Making the Invisible Visible: Health Disclosure in Clinical and Relational Contexts (Patterson Ballroom A-B) Chair: Rachael Hernandez, University of Missouri 1. Not always visible but always managed: How individuals with scoliosis navigate disclosure across treatment periods ◆ Katelin A. Mueller, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign View Abstract 2. Disclosure and Relational Uncertainty among Young Adults with Invisible Illnesses in Romantic Relationships ◆ Akpene Ama Avor, Indiana University - Indianapolis ◆ Maria Brann, Indiana University - Indianapolis View Abstract 3. Help Me Feel Heard: Youth Perspectives on How Parents Can Help Them Feel More Comfortable Disclosing Mental Health Information ◆ Eric E. Rasmussen, Texas Tech University ◆ Rachel E. Riggs, University of North Florida ◆ Jaclyn C. Pickens, Texas Tech University ◆ Thomas Kimball, Texas Tech University ◆ Sarah M. Wakefield , Texas Tech University View Abstract 4. Patterns of patient disclosure decisions during post-test genetic counseling influence psychological adaptation ◆ Liesl Broadbridge, Rutgers University ◆ Jada G. Hamilton, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center ◆ Kathryn Greene, Rutgers University View Abstract 5. Black Women’s Disclosure Motivations, Strategies, and Anticipated Response when Discussing PrEP Uptake with Partners ◆ Maria K. Venetis, Rutgers University - New Brunswick ◆ Haley Nolan-Cody, Rutgers University - New Brunswick ◆ MJ Salas, Rutgers University - New Brunswick ◆ Shuxian Jenny Mai, Rutgers University - New Brunswick ◆ Veronica Maria Fischer, Rutgers University - New Brunswick ◆ Elizabeth Broadbridge, Rutgers University - New Brunswick ◆ Shawnika J. Hull, Rutgers University - New Brunswick View Abstract PAPER SESSION: Communities as Infrastructure: Health, Rights, and Resilience (Patterson Ballroom C) Chair: Obianuju Aliche, Mayo Clinic Florida 1. Building Communication Infrastructure from Below: Solidarity Outpatient Clinics and Community Resilience in Times of Crisis ◆ Matthew Matsaganis, Rutgers University ◆ Maria Petraki, University of the Peloponnese, Greece ◆ Vassia Karanatsiou, University of Patras View Abstract 2. Beyond inversion of structure: Acompañamiento social as co-agentic practice in the Culture-Centered Approach ◆ Benjamin R. Bates, Ohio University and Pontificia Universidad Católica del Ecuador View Abstract 3. Beyond metrics: An arts-based mosaic inquiry into Latine well-being, connection, and belonging amid sociopolitical hostility ◆ Angela Cooke-Jackson, California State University ◆ Carina Zelaya, University of Maryland View Abstract 4. Building communities to uphold human rights of women and children: Leveraging CBPR to address Domestic Violence in Florida ◆ Sharry Anne Solis, Florida Institute for Child Welfare ◆ Pooja Ichplani, Florida Institute for Child Welfare ◆ Oluwaseun Jegede, Florida Institute for Child Welfare ◆ Emily Davison, Florida Institute for Child Welfare View Abstract 5. Co-Creating Health Communication for AMR: A Human Rights and Community-Centered Approach in Nigeria ◆ Winifred Maduko, University of St Andrews View Abstract PANEL SESSION: 35+ Years of Sex and Sexuality Research, Interruptus (Patterson Ballroom D) This session presents researchers’ experiences with government interference with and/or attempts at terminating funding for research about sex and/or sexuality in the US over the last 35+ years. We make clear that what is happening in 2025, while troubling and limiting potentially impactful research and researchers’ careers, is not a new phenomenon. In the first presentation, “Government interference with early studies on adolescent sexual behavior and outcomes (1988-1993),” Carolyn Halpern describes government interference in a federally funded study of adolescent pubertal development and sexuality, and the defunding of the “American Teenage Study,” predecessor to Add Health. Rick Zimmerman, in “The Traditional Values Coalition ‘hit list’ of NIH-funded sex research, 2003: Learning to Censor our Language,” talks about his and 100+ other sex researchers’ experience with being targeted on a list of NIH-funded studies about sex and sexuality by a conservative think-tank and congressional committee. Milagros Garrido of the Healthy Teen Network, in “The 2017 Disruption of federal funding for teen pregnancy prevention projects,” reflects on her experience as one of 21 U.S. federally funded rigorous evaluation projects that were abruptly terminated. She describes the disruption of high-quality evaluations and the court ruling that later reinstated the grants. Finally, Carrie Leach’s talk, “Losing Ground: The Impact of Funding Cuts on Health Communication Research with Sexual and Gender Minority Populations,” highlights how cuts in 2025 are hindering progress, disrupting community-engaged research, undermining trust, increasing emotional and professional risks, and leading to questions about the sustainability of researchers’ careers in the field.

Friday, April 3 - Conference Day 2

6:15am 7:15am 2026-04-03T07:15:00-04:00 2026-04-03T08:15:00-04:00	Registration and Breakfast (Patterson Ballroom Foyer)
7:15am 8:45am 2026-04-03T08:15:00-04:00 2026-04-03T09:45:00-04:00	PANEL SESSION: Communicating Alcohol and Cancer Risk (Patterson Ballroom A-B) Alcohol is a Group 1 carcinogen. It is causally linked to at least seven different types of cancer, including mouth, throat, esophagus, larynx, liver, colorectum, and breast (in women) cancers, and is responsible for about 740,000 new cancer cases each year worldwide. However, many people are not aware of the link between alcohol and cancer. Evidence-based communication strategies are needed to raise public awareness and reduce overall consumption. This panel will feature six presentations covering diverse aspects of alcohol-cancer risk communication. Specifically: Dr. Andy King will present on the infrequency of public communication, and the inconsistency of public knowledge, about the alcohol-cancer link. Dr. Emma Jesch will present research on cancer warning labels, testing the cognitive effects of identifying cancer type (e.g., colon cancer) and warning source (e.g., Surgeon General’s Warning). Dr. Zachary Massey will present work examining reactions to alcohol consumption and breast cancer health warnings from an ABC health warning study with young adult women in the U.S. Dr. Zexin “Marsha” Ma will present research that uses a discrete emotion approach to examine emotional reactions to different types of pictorial warning labels designed for alcohol containers. Dr. Yuzhi “Jude” Lu will present a focus group study exploring how drinkers and non-drinkers react to the alcohol-cancer risk and identifying effective campaign themes such as harm reduction. PAPER SESSION: When Care Fails to Reassure: Women’s Health in Moments of Uncertainty and Loss (Patterson Ballroom C) Chair: Ashley Hedrick McKenzie, Clemson University 1. Association Between Diagnostic Experiences and Depression and Anxiety in Endometriosis Patients: Uncertainty and Fear as Mediators ◆ Emilia Ramirez Paguay, University of Missouri - Columbia ◆ Yerina S. Ranjit, University of Missouri - Columbia ◆ Monique Luisi, University of Missouri - Columbia ◆ Jennifer Bohanek, University of Missouri - Columbia View Abstract 2. Ending a Wanted Pregnancy: The Communicative Management of Diagnostic and Prognostic Uncertainties ◆ Kami Kosenko, North Carolina State University ◆ Yezi He, Arizona State University View Abstract 3. The Right to Compassionate Communication: Using Trauma-Informed Language to Care for Women Experiencing Pregnancy after Loss ◆ Maria Brann, Indiana University - Indianapolis ◆ Jennifer J. Bute, Indiana University - Indianapolis ◆ Kelsey E. Binion, The University of Texas at Arlington View Abstract 4. “You’re not crazy”: Communication, legitimacy, and the right to maternal health in chronic lactation insufficiency ◆ Susanna Foxworthy Scott, Butler University ◆ Julie Searcy, Butler University ◆ Izzi Jordan, Marian University View Abstract 5. Communication Work during Postpartum Depression: Applying the Integrative Theory of Communication Work ◆ Kallia O. Wright, University of Miami ◆ Kaixu Yuan, University of Miami ◆ Hanna Birenbaum Cooper, University of Miami ◆ Rutendo E. Chimbaru, University of Miami ◆ Diane B. Francis, Northeastern University View Abstract PAPER SESSION: Health Rights Are Built, Not Assumed: Confronting Structural Barriers to Equity (Patterson Ballroom D) Chair: Sarah Cabán, James Madison University 1. DEI is health: Challenges to DEI workplace programming and theoretically-grounded approaches ◆ Maria Leonora Comello, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill ◆ Diane Francis, Northeastern University ◆ Parul Jain, Ohio University ◆ Jeannette Porter, University of Missouri View Abstract 2. Organizing for Healthy Work in Equitable and Sustainable Economies: Addressing Climate Change Impacts in Sierra Leone ◆ Usman Bah, University of Cincinnati ◆ Heather M. Zoller, University of Cincinnati View Abstract 3. “A” Blind Spot: Reframing Web & Language Accessibility as a Human Right in Health Communication Scholarship ◆ Alicia Mason, Pittsburg State University ◆ Kristen Livingston, Pittsburg State University ◆ Elizabeth Spencer, University of Kentucky ◆ Isaac Lewis, Pittsburg State University View Abstract 4. Antecedents of Public Awareness and Perceptions of Threats to Public Health and Science in 2025 ◆ Rebekah Nagler, University of Minnesota ◆ Erika Franklin Fowler, Wesleyan University ◆ Emily Vraga, University of Minnesota ◆ Alexander Rothman, University of Minnesota ◆ Sarah Gollust, University of Minnesota View Abstract 5. Communication as Catalyst for Equity and Health Philanthropy ◆ Arpita Jindani, Grantmakers In Health View Abstract
8:45am 9:00am 2026-04-03T09:45:00-04:00 2026-04-03T10:00:00-04:00	Break
9:00am 10:30am 2026-04-03T10:00:00-04:00 2026-04-03T11:30:00-04:00	WORKSHOP: Designing Effective Persuasive Messages (Patterson Ballroom A-B) ◆ Nancy Grant Harrington and Katharine J. Head Workshop Description Persuasive messages are at the heart of successful research and practice in health communication campaigns. This intensive workshop provides participants with both the theoretical foundations and practical skills needed to design, refine, and evaluate persuasive messages to influence beliefs, attitudes, intentions, and behaviors. Based on Harrington and Head’s (2026) forthcoming book—Persuasive Message Design—which synthesizes decades of research on message content, structure, and format—this workshop will allow participants to comprehensively explore the core components of persuasive message design, learn about common missteps in message design and how to avoid them, and learn evidence-based strategies to increase the likelihood of developing higher-impact persuasive messages. The first part of the workshop will be devoted to reviewing message design principles. The second part will be devoted to helping participants critically analyze messages that they are developing for a research project or applied health campaign. Messages can be at any stage of development, but to make the most of this workshop, participants should bring some form of draft message with them. We will be using Harrington and Head’s (2026) persuasive message design rubric to provide structured, constructive feedback and guidance. Through a combination of lecture, examples, hands-on exercises, and peer expert feedback, participants will advance their ability to analyze and strengthen persuasive messages that can be used in research and applied settings. Who Should Attend This workshop is ideal for graduate students, researchers, health communication practitioners, campaign designers, and applied scholars who are actively creating persuasive content and seeking rigorous, research-based methods to strengthen message effectiveness. PAPER SESSION: Message Strategies and Effectiveness in Tobacco and Vaping Prevention (Patterson Ballroom C) Chair: Rachel Wade, Chapman University 1. Evaluating Message Effectiveness among Tobacco Industry-targeted Communities to Inform a YouTube-based Thirdhand Smoke Campaign ◆ Rachael A. Record, San Diego State University ◆ Gianna Panzardi, San Diego State University ◆ Toby Sandoz, San Diego State University ◆ Mary Margaret Gonzales, San Diego State University ◆ Katya Azzam, San Diego State University ◆ Emily Carrillo, San Diego State University ◆ Lydia Greiner, San Diego State University ◆ Georg E. Matt, San Diego State University View Abstract 2. AI-Generated Visual Moral Appeals on Thirdhand Smoke: Effects on Perceived Moral Relevance and Moral Victimization ◆ Thomas H. Zhang, University of Wisconsin - Madison ◆ Xiaohui Cao, University of Wisconsin - Madison ◆ Sijia Yang , University of Wisconsin - Madison View Abstract 3. Comparing Iconic and Metaphoric Disgust in Anti-Smoking Messages: An Eye-Tracking Study ◆ Deena Kemp, University of Texas at Austin ◆ Shuer Zhuo, University of Texas at Austin ◆ Soya Nah, University of South Alabama ◆ Allison Lazard, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill ◆ Sean Upshaw, University of Texas at Austin View Abstract 4. Applying the integrated model of behavioral prediction to e-cigarette use intentions and behaviors among young adults in the U.S. ◆ Rutendo Chimbaru, University of Miami View Abstract 5. Estimating the Effectiveness of Smoking and Vaping Prevention Video Advertisements: A Meta-Analysis ◆ Bonjoo Gu, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill ◆ Rachel Kramer, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill ◆ Sarah Kowitt, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill ◆ Seth M. Noar, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill View Abstract PAPER SESSION: Being Seen, Being Heard: Health, Trust, and Participation in Marginalized Communities (Patterson Ballroom D) Chair: Rochelle Davidson Mhonde, George Mason University 1. Paths of acceptance for parents of trans and non-binary youth: An interview study with highly affirming parents ◆ Katrina Pariera, San Diego State University ◆ David Huebner, George Washington University ◆ Em Matsuno, Arizona State University ◆ Danielle Countryman, George Washington University ◆ Brianna Pham, Chapman University ◆ Isabella Oyola, San Diego State University View Abstract 2. Who Teens Trust Matters: Mapping Information Pathways in HIV Prevention for Sexual and Gender Minority Youth ◆ Jessica Zier, Northwestern University ◆ Sijia Liu, Northwestern University ◆ Brigid Reilly, Northwestern University ◆ Elizabeth Pearce Casline, Northwestern University ◆ Julianna Meehan Lorenzo, Northwestern University ◆ Bryant Fox Norton, Northwestern University ◆ Kara Toll, Northwestern University ◆ Brandon Hill , Vivent Health ◆ Kathryn Macapagal, Northwestern University ◆ Nathan Walter, Northwestern University View Abstract 3. “Men are supposed to be macho—we don’t talk about stuff like that”: Messaging to recruit men to a breast cancer clinical trial ◆ Katherine E. Ridley-Merriweather, Indiana University Simon Comprehensive Cancer Center ◆ Vidya Patil, MPH, Indiana University Simon Comprehensive Cancer Center ◆ Marissa Connors, Gettysburg College ◆ Courtney M. Moore, Indiana University, Indiana CTSI ◆ Sarah E. Wiehe, Indiana CTSI View Abstract 4. Communicative Disenfranchisement as a Driver of Health Inequity Among Rohingya Refugees ◆ Tania Nachrin, University of Maryland - College Park ◆ Carina Zelaya, University of Maryland - College Park View Abstract 5. The Right to Holistic Healthy Aging: Building Sustainable Taichi Practice and Performances in Multilingual Communities ◆ Evelyn Y. Ho, University of San Francisco ◆ Sunny Pak, San Francisco Department of Public Health ◆ Jianhao Lu, On Lok ◆ Joyce Leung, On Lok ◆ Genevieve Leung, University of San Francisco ◆ Angela Miaoting Li, University of San Francisco ◆ Yuting Zhong, University of San Francisco ◆ Ngoc Ha, University of San Francisco ◆ Ailin Abdon, University of San Francisco ◆ Octavio Acosta Rivera, University of San Francisco ◆ Hoi Ning Chan, University of San Francisco ◆ Maria T. Chao, University of California, San Francisco Osher Center for Integrative Health View Abstract
10:30am 12:00pm 2026-04-03T11:30:00-04:00 2026-04-03T13:00:00-04:00	Lunch on your own
12:00pm 12:45pm 2026-04-03T13:00:00-04:00 2026-04-03T13:45:00-04:00	Poster Session 5 (Regency Ballroom) Health Decision-Making 97. Health Communication Strategies and Public Acceptance of Integrated Medicine for Neglected Tropical Diseases ◆ Mary Adelua, University of Oklahoma View Abstract 99. Applying the Integrated Behavioral Model to Better Understand Asian Women’s Decisions to Participate in a Unique Clinical Trial ◆ Arnima Singh, Indiana University ◆ Julia Roehm, Indiana University ◆ Katherine E. Ridley-Merriweather, Indiana University Simon Comprehensive Cancer Center View Abstract 101. Gender Differences in Mental Health among Hispanic College Students: A Parallel Mediation Model of Resilience and Perceived Social ◆ Wan-Lin Chang, University of Health Sciences and Pharmacy in St. Louis ◆ Soo Yun Kim, University of Texas - Rio Grande Valley View Abstract Health Experiences in Digital Spaces 103. Understanding Cyberchondria by Proxy: An Integrated Model from Parents’ Perspective ◆ Xiaohua He, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign ◆ Annemiek Linn, University of Amsterdam View Abstract 105. Contraceptive Messages on Social Media, Anticipated Threat of Contraceptive Side Effects, and Intentions to Seek OCP Information ◆ Rachel Taylor, University of New Mexico ◆ Yangsun Hong, University of New Mexico ◆ Nnenna Udebunu, University of New Mexico View Abstract 107. Adolescent and Adult Evaluations of Online Health Resources: A Thematic Analysis of Digital Ethnographic Field Notes ◆ Isabel Ayra Garlough-Shah, University of Minnesota - Twin Cities ◆ Marina C. Jenkins, Johns Hopkins University ◆ Avery E. Salerno, University of Cincinnati ◆ Angela Calvin, University of Wisconsin - Madison ◆ Megan A. Moreno, University of Wisconsin - Madison View Abstract Lived Experience and Sense-Making 109. The Communication of Childbirth Stories: Uncovering Patterns of Experience and Expression ◆ Lilian Brunclik, Marquette University ◆ Olamide Idowu, Marquette University ◆ Fei Song, Marquette University View Abstract 111. “A Good Woman Must Be Cut”: Understanding the Health, Religious, and Socio-Cultural Narratives Sustaining Female Genital Mutilation ◆ Lyzbeth Safoah King, Ohio University ◆ Ebenezer Ato Kwamena Aidoo, James Madison University View Abstract Media Framing and Effects 77. Evaluating an Online Application Approach to Address Food Insecurity Stigma and Food Services Awareness Among College Students ◆ Leticia Couto, DePaul University ◆ Maya Miyairi, DePaul University ◆ Samineh Massah, DePaul University View Abstract 79. Cultivation of Consumption: An Observational Causal Analysis of Adult Animated Comedy Viewing and Sugar-Sweetened Beverage Consump ◆ Thomas H. Zhang, University of Wisconsin - Madison ◆ Xiaohui Cao, University of Wisconsin - Madison ◆ Sean Pauley, University of Wisconsin - Madison ◆ Allison P. Garetto, University of Illinois - Chicago ◆ Eulalia P. Abril, University of Illinois - Chicago ◆ Sijia Yang, University of Wisconsin - Madison View Abstract 81. From “Finish everything on your plate” to “Nothing tastes as good as skinny feels”: Memorable Messages about Food and Eating ◆ Christine Skubisz, Bentley University View Abstract 83. Looking to the Helpers for Opportunities to Enhance Lung Cancer Screening in Kentucky ◆ Erin B. Hester, University of Kentucky ◆ Adam E. Tristan, University of Kentucky ◆ Megan Delgado, University of Kentucky ◆ Kristian Wagner, University of Kentucky, Kentucky Cancer Consortium ◆ Jeanine Williammee , University of Kentucky View Abstract Media Systems 85. Cross-national Media Coverage of Men’s Mental Health: Community Structure Theory and Female Health Privilege ◆ Gabriella Rees, The College of New Jersey ◆ Sky Pinkett, The College of New Jersey ◆ Mia Onove, The College of New Jersey ◆ Olushewa Ogungbangbe, The College of New Jersey ◆ John C. Pollock, The College of New Jersey ◆ Claire Okamoto, The College of New Jersey View Abstract 87. Dementia in U.S. News: A Network Analysis of Journalistic Topics, Priorities, and Gaps ◆ Yunwen Wang, University of Kansas ◆ Yuanfeixue Nan, The University of Alabama at Birmingham View Abstract Misinformation and Correction 89. Observing Corrections of Misinformation Increases WHO’s Reputation, Compliance with WHO, and Approval of WHO’s Communication ◆ Rita Tang, University of Minnesota - Twin Cities ◆ Leticia Bode, Georgetown University ◆ Emily K. Vraga, University of Minnesota - Twin Cities View Abstract 91. Medical Uncertainty and Autism-Related Misinformation: Anxiety’s Role in Risk Perception Among Pregnant Women and Planning to be P ◆ Leonor Hidalgo , University of Wisconsin - Madison ◆ FeiFei Zhao, University of Wisconsin - Madison ◆ Elohim Monard Rivas , University of Wisconsin - Madison ◆ Diego Mazorra, University of Wisconsin - Madison ◆ Mari Pettit, University of Wisconsin - Madison View Abstract Social Support 113. What do we know about brownfields? The current knowledge and risk perception among college students—a qualitative study ◆ Chaeyeon Yim, University of Connecticut View Abstract 115. Proactive uses and gratification: The moderating role of privacy settings and blocking friends in the relationship ◆ Esther Son , University of Maryland ◆ Kang Namkoong, University of Maryland View Abstract Trust and Credibility 93. The (un)believability of social norms messaging related to health and well-being ◆ Thomas Hugh Feeley, University at Buffalo View Abstract 95. Does Human–AI Co-Creation Make a Difference? Acceptance of Mental Health Chatbots with Source Disclaimers ◆ Bolanle Fasaanu, University of Georgia ◆ Morgan Harper Nichols, University of Georgia ◆ Brittany Shivers, University of Georgia ◆ Yiting Zhou, University of Georgia View Abstract
12:45pm 1:30pm 2026-04-03T13:45:00-04:00 2026-04-03T14:30:00-04:00	Poster Session 6 (Regency Ballroom) Health Decision-Making 98. Understanding HPV Vaccine and Cervical Cancer Knowledge among Women: A HINTS Analysis ◆ Julie E. Volkman, Bryant University; UMass Chan Medical School ◆ Alicia T. Lamere, Stonehill College View Abstract 100. Exploring Black women’s understanding of endometrial cancer: A qualitative analysis using the health belief model ◆ Kallia O. Wright, University of Miami ◆ Kaixu Yuan, University of Miami ◆ Maurice J. Chery, University of Miami ◆ LaShae D. Rolle, University of Miami ◆ Alejandra Casas, University of Miami ◆ Wilmar B. Mondestin, University of Miami ◆ Frank J. Penedo, University of Miami ◆ Patricia I. Moreno, University of Miami ◆ Sara M. St. George, University of Miami ◆ Sophia H. L. George, University of Miami ◆ Matthew P. Schlumbrecht, University of Miami View Abstract Health Experiences in Digital Spaces 102. Examining How College Students Seek Social Support to Manage Fear of Missing Out ◆ Jennifer K. Ptacek, University of Dayton ◆ Brittany N. Lash, University of Dayton ◆ Kayla Nickel, University of Dayton View Abstract 104. #PrEP: A Thematic and Sentiment Analysis of Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis Advocacy on TikTok for and by Black Women ◆ Lillianna Shields, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign ◆ Renata De Oliveira Miranda Gomes, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign ◆ Se Il Park, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign ◆ Nia White, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign ◆ Oxala De Silva, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign ◆ Rodrigo Javier Cardenas Jimenez, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign ◆ Terry Kincer, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign ◆ Charee Thompson, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign View Abstract 106. Understanding How People Use Generative AI for Health: Insights from Reddit Posts ◆ Yuanying Pang, Florida State University ◆ Lovinta Happy Atrinawati, Florida State University ◆ Ruoyu Li, Florida State University ◆ Mia Liza A Lustria, Florida State University ◆ Zhe He, Florida State University View Abstract Lived Experience and Sense-Making 108. “I can't separate the family influence, it's just there”: Exploring narrative sense-making in experiences with Binge Eating Disord ◆ Makenzie Schroeder, University of Missouri ◆ Ellen Jordan, University of Minnesota ◆ Haley Kranstuber Horstman, University of Missouri View Abstract 110. Digital Resistance to Misclassification: Chronic Pain Patients Contesting the Opioid Use Disorder Frame ◆ Xuebei Hu, Georgia State University View Abstract 112. Thinness at Any Cost: A Grounded-Theory Analysis of Weight-Motivated Methamphetamine Use in Online Narratives ◆ Patrick J. Dillon, Kent State University at Stark View Abstract Media Framing and Effects 78. Child health and digital media violence: Parents’ perceived health risks and prevention strategies ◆ Daniel Ebo, Georgia State University ◆ Hue Duong, Georgia State University ◆ Thanh V. Bui, University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam ◆ Kathleen Baggett, Georgia State University ◆ Lucy Popova, Georgia State University View Abstract 80. Effect of Print materials on Cervical Cancer Prevention among Women in Ondo State, Nigeria. ◆ Bolanle O. Fasaanu, University of Georgia ◆ Omotehinse S. Oluwaseun, Obafemi Awolowo University, Nigeria ◆ Chinomso A. Uzoechi, Coventry University, United Kingdom View Abstract 82. Attributing Responsibility and Appealing to Moral Values: How Framing Shapes Public Support for FASD Policies ◆ Xiaohui Cao, University of Wisconsin - Madison ◆ Thomas H Zhang, University of Wisconsin - Madison ◆ Sijia Yang, University of Wisconsin - Madison View Abstract Media Systems 84. The Personal Is Professional? U.S. Health Journalists’ Use of Social Media ◆ Rachel Young, University of Iowa ◆ María Elizabeth Len-Ríos, University of Minnesota ◆ Amanda Hinnant, University of Missouri View Abstract 86. Nationwide Media Coverage of Abortion Access: Community Structure Theory and Belief Systems ◆ Emma Nini, The College of New Jersey ◆ Quynn DeGraw, The College of New Jersey ◆ Lyra Altamirano, The College of New Jersey ◆ Caroline Dowd, The College of New Jersey ◆ John C. Pollock, The College of New Jersey View Abstract Misinformation and Correction 88. Combating Health Misinformation in the Digital Era: Lessons from Vaccine Communication in Kenya ◆ Cyprine Nyakebondo Mogiti Keriga, Daystar University View Abstract 90. Correlative explanations of health conspiracies’ belief tendencies among Nigerians using the Trust In Medical Research(ers) (TIMR) ◆ Solomon S. Tommy, University of Oklahoma ◆ Emmanuel Odunfa, University of Oklahoma ◆ Ifesinachi Ayogu, University of Oklahoma View Abstract 92. When Health Misinformation Becomes a Human Rights Issue: Air Pollution Narratives in Louisville, Kentucky ◆ Edwin Archibong, University of Kentucky ◆ Marian Jaitto-Jeffrey, University of Kentucky View Abstract Social Support 114. The Communicative Management of Physical and Mental Chronic Conditions by College Students ◆ Jennifer Butler, University of Wisconsin - La Crosse ◆ Dan Modaff, University of Wisconsin - La Crosse View Abstract 116. Technology facilitated intimate partner violence among Generation Z individuals: A narrative literature review ◆ Satarupa Dasgupta, Ramapo College of New Jersey ◆ Emily Melvin, The College of New Jersey View Abstract Trust and Credibility 94. Distrust and Healthcare Avoidance in Kentucky: Insights from 73 Qualitative Interviews ◆ Austin Y. Hubner, University of Florida ◆ Melissa Merry, University of Louisville ◆ Lindsay Della, University of Louisville ◆ Susan Bornstein, The Asclepius Initiative ◆ Elyssa Albrecht, University of Louisville View Abstract 96. What is important for vaccine trust? Factors associated with trust in the context of flu vaccination ◆ Hannah Kinzer, Washington University in St. Louis View Abstract
1:30pm 1:45pm 2026-04-03T14:30:00-04:00 2026-04-03T14:45:00-04:00	Break
1:45pm 3:15pm 2026-04-03T14:45:00-04:00 2026-04-03T16:15:00-04:00	PAPER SESSION: Help-Seeking in Response to Harm and Distress: Implications for Interventions (Patterson Ballroom A-B) Chair: Tianen Chen, University of South Florida 1. “When Depression Becomes Personal, Not Societal”: Predicting Young Adults’ Professional Mental Health Help-Seeking Intentions Base ◆ Donghan Fu, University of Missouri - Columbia ◆ Shuang Song, Shandong Youth University of Political Science View Abstract 2. Positive Past Experiences with Professional Care for Depression Reduces Depression Effects on Determinants of Help-Seeking ◆ Eunsun Kyoung, University of Minnesota - Twin Cities ◆ Marco Yzer, University of Minnesota - Twin Cities View Abstract 3. A Latent Profile Analysis of Heterogeneity in Depression Symptoms Across Four Samples: Implications for Help-Seeking Messaging ◆ Xun Zhu, University of Kentucky ◆ Marco Yzer, University of Minnesota ◆ Jason T. Siegel, Claremont Graduate University View Abstract 4. Lenticular Messaging: Increasing Help Seeking from People with Depression while Increasing Support from Asymptomatic Individuals ◆ Jason T. Siegel, Claremont Graduate University ◆ Alexander Marshburn, Claremont Graduate University View Abstract 5. Emotional Responses to Image-Based Sexual Harassment: Examining Help-Seeking Behavior and Changes in Social Media Behavior ◆ Kimberly A. Parker , University of Kentucky ◆ Jennifer A. Scarduzio, University of Kentucky ◆ Christal L. Badour, University of Kentucky ◆ Anne Amissah, University of Kentucky ◆ Ansley M. George, University of Kentucky View Abstract PAPER SESSION: #ScrollingForHealth: Influence and Advocacy on Social Media (Patterson Ballroom C) Chair: Victoria Ledford, Auburn University 1. TikTok Users’ Defensive Responses to the U.S. Surgeon General’s Alcohol-Cancer Advisory: A Topic Modeling Analysis using TopicGPT ◆ Zexin "Marsha" Ma, University of Connecticut ◆ Christian Otchere, University of Connecticut ◆ Xinyan "Eva" Zhao, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill View Abstract 2. Identifying Communication Strategies and Content Features of Alcohol Reduction and Cessation Videos on TikTok ◆ Han Li, Cornell University ◆ Drew Margolin , Cornell University ◆ Jeff Niederdeppe, Cornell University ◆ Janghee Lee, Cornell University ◆ Rumi Chunara, New York University ◆ Rohit Kanrar, Iowa State University ◆ Dan Nettleton, Iowa State University ◆ Andy J. King, University of Utah View Abstract 3. Raising Awareness of #988 on TikTok: A Content Analysis of Mental Health and Crisis Services Messaging in 988’s Inaugural Year ◆ Kate Okker-Edging, University of Pennsylvania ◆ Thandi Lyew, University of Pennsylvania View Abstract 4. Endometriosis Hashtag Advocacy: A Mixed-Methods Analysis of Hashtag Activism and Disenfranchised Talk surrounding Endometriosis ◆ Tahleen A. Lattimer, University of Michigan View Abstract 5. #BabyBotox: Does Viewing Non-Invasive Facial Cosmetic Procedure Social Media Content Predict Young Adults Attitudes and Intentions ◆ Sharlene Richards, James Madison University ◆ C. Leigh Nelson, James Madison University View Abstract PAPER SESSION: The Legacy of Medical Racism: Historical and Theoretical Perspectives in Health Communication (Patterson Ballroom D) Chair: Leticia Couto, DePaul University 1. The Flexner Report’s: Human Rights & Health Communication--An Historical Analysis ◆ Michael Pagano, Fairfield University View Abstract 2. Operationalizing Intersectionality in Health Communication: A Critical Review for Transformative Research ◆ Rochelle R. Davidson Mhonde , George Mason University ◆ Comfort Tosin Adebayo , Towson University View Abstract 3. Acknowledging Medical Racism: Garnering Forgiveness but not Trust ◆ Lillie D. Williamson, University of Wisconsin - Madison ◆ Dayeon Eom, University of Wisconsin - Madison ◆ Sabrina Finke-Klachko, University of Wisconsin - Madison View Abstract
3:15pm 3:30pm 2026-04-03T16:15:00-04:00 2026-04-03T16:30:00-04:00	Break
3:30pm 5:00pm 2026-04-03T16:30:00-04:00 2026-04-03T18:00:00-04:00	PAPER SESSION: Negotiating Care: Support, Conflict, and Resolution in Patient-Provider Communication (Patterson Ballroom A-B) Chair: Grace M. Hildenbrand, Louisiana State University Shreveport 1. Do Actions Speak Louder? The Primacy of Verbal Person-Centered Support for Patients with Invisible Illness ◆ Danni Liao, University of Kentucky ◆ Grace M. Hildenbrand, Louisiana State University - Shreveport ◆ Jia Yan, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign ◆ Huai-yu Chen, National Chengchi University View Abstract 2. Doctor-Patient Communication: Examining Rapport, Comfort, Distress Relief, and Compliance in Medical Consultations ◆ Muhammad Zakaria, Wayne State University ◆ Tania Nachrin, University of Maryland - College Park ◆ Muhammad Aminul Islam, Wayne State University ◆ Md Azad, Wayne State University ◆ Muhammad Ridwan Mostafa, Wayne State University View Abstract 3. Arguing with Patients: The Provider’s Perspective ◆ Jessica Hample, University of Nebraska - Kearney View Abstract 4. A Scoping Review of Communication and Resolution Programs Literature ◆ Maggie A. Unruh, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign ◆ Leslie Carranza, Mayo Clinic ◆ Heather J. Carmack, Mayo Clinic View Abstract 5. Who receives patient-centered communication in U.S. medical dramas? Patient identities and provider strategies across 70 years ◆ Na Wang, University of Missouri ◆ Julius Matthew Riles, University of Missouri ◆ Yerina S. Ranjit, University of Missouri View Abstract PAPER SESSION: Roll Up Your Sleeves: Advancing Understanding of Influences on Vaccination Behavior (Patterson Ballroom C) Chair: Han Li, Cornell University 1. The effects of COVID-19 vaccine information on beliefs, attitudes, and intentions towards routine childhood and flu vaccines ◆ Brittany Zulkiewicz, University of Pennsylvania View Abstract 2. What Drives Lyme Vaccine Intentions? Perceived vs. Objective Risk among Residents of an Endemic Region ◆ Yanitza A Cruz Crespo, Penn State University ◆ Shannon Cruz, Penn State University ◆ Emily Struckhoff, Penn State University ◆ Maria Luisa Tejada de Rivero Sawers, Penn State University ◆ Erika T. Machtinger, Penn State University View Abstract 3. Psychosocial Beliefs and Vaccine-Related Information Engagement in the U.S.-Mexico Border Region ◆ Gianna Panzardi, San Diego State University ◆ Ella Batterson, San Diego State University ◆ Frida Salgado, San Diego State University ◆ Jaehee Park, University of Redlands ◆ Ming-Hsing Tsou, San Diego State University ◆ Lourdes S. Martinez, San Diego State University View Abstract 4. Quieting the Alarm: Can Emotional Validation Invite Openness to Health Information ◆ Callie Kalny, Northwestern University ◆ Nathan Walter, Northwestern University ◆ Brigid Reilly , Northwestern University ◆ Sapna Suresh, Sentient Research View Abstract 5. Your Health, Your Call: Post-Script Messaging to Buffer Reactance in HPV Vaccine Hesitant College-Age Males ◆ Yuewei Qiu, University of Oklahoma ◆ Norman Wong, University of Oklahoma View Abstract PAPER SESSION: From Cultural Insight to Health Action: Community-based and Participatory Interventions (Patterson Ballroom D) Chair: Ebenezer Ato Kwamena Aidoo, James Madison University 1. Cultural and Generational Differences in Health Campaign Responses Among Turkish-Dutch and Native Dutch Citizens ◆ Mustafa Akpinar, Behavioural Science Institute - Radboud University ◆ Lisa Vandeberg, Behavioural Science Institute - Radboud University ◆ Paul Hendriks Vettehen, Behavioural Science Institute - Radboud University ◆ Hanneke Hendriks, Behavioural Science Institute - Radboud University View Abstract 2. Increasing HIV Health Equity: SEPA Adaptation and HIV prevention among Indigenous Guatemalans ◆ Paola Beato Fernandez, University of Miami ◆ Erin Rebecca Carr, Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Harvard Medical School ◆ Guadalupe Maria Diaz, University of Miami ◆ Madison Sophia Meyer, Wayne State University ◆ Maria Gabriela Rodriguez, University of Miami ◆ Nicholas Fonseca Nogueira, University of Miami ◆ Deborah L. Jones, University of Miami ◆ Victoria Orrego Dunleavy, University of Miami View Abstract 3. Evaluating a Theoretically Informed Faith-Based Adaptation of the New Beginnings Program for African American/Black Populations ◆ Sarah Cabán, James Madison University ◆ Abbey Schneider, ICF Next ◆ Crystal Burns, ICF Next ◆ Genevieve Martinez Garcia, ICF Next ◆ Michelle Knight, ICF Next ◆ Kirsten Pool , University of Illinois Urbana Champaign; ICF Next View Abstract 4. Building Trust Through Empathy: Improving Patient-Centered Communication in Clinical Trials among Health-Disadvantaged Communities ◆ Xiaofeng Jia, Bowling Green State University ◆ Ekaterina Malova, University of Rochester ◆ Rutendo Elizabeth Chimbaru, University of Miami ◆ Tyler R. Harrison, University of Miami ◆ Kallia Wright, University of Miami ◆ Hanna Birenbaum, University of Miami ◆ Susan E. Morgan, University of Miami View Abstract 5. Lessons from the Field: Using Participatory Data Collection to Shape Community-Based Outreach and Campaigns ◆ Erin B. Hester, University of Kentucky ◆ Megan Delgado, University of Kentucky ◆ Adam E. Tristan, University of Kentucky View Abstract
7:00pm 9:00pm 2026-04-03T20:00:00-04:00 2026-04-03T22:00:00-04:00	Conference Reception (Patterson Foyer) Lower Level

Saturday, April 4 - Conference Day 3

6:30am 7:30am 2026-04-04T07:30:00-04:00 2026-04-04T08:30:00-04:00	Registration and Breakfast (Patterson Ballroom Foyer)
7:30am 9:00am 2026-04-04T08:30:00-04:00 2026-04-04T10:00:00-04:00	PAPER SESSION: Inclusion and Exclusion: Promoting Health Equity Through Understanding Lived Experiences (Patterson Ballroom A-B) Chair: Jiaxi Wu, Virginia Commonwealth University 1. Communicating Access as Risk: Immigrants’ Perceptions of Healthcare in Lexington, Kentucky ◆ Marian Jaitto-Jeffrey, University of Kentucky ◆ Edwin Archibong, University of Kentucky View Abstract 2. Health Equity Gaps in the Care of Multiracial Women ◆ Narges Ghafary, George Mason University ◆ Rochelle R Davidson Mhonde, George Mason University ◆ Helen Chin, George Mason University View Abstract 3. “Sisterhood is Medicine”: Exploring Digital Belonging as a Social Determinant of Health Among Black Women on Facebook ◆ Tambra Stevenson, American University View Abstract 4. The Communicative Double-binds Experienced by Women in Medicine ◆ Charee M. Thompson, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign ◆ Emily Mendelson, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign ◆ Alexa Lauinger, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign ◆ Kristel Ong, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign ◆ Lisa Guntzviller, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign ◆ Angelique Floress, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign ◆ Emily Gerlikovski, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign ◆ Sara Babu, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign ◆ Maggie Unruh, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign View Abstract 5. Public perceptions of health inequality and policy response: Implications for developing health equity messages. ◆ Richard Bannor, Northeastern University ◆ Yarendy Lopez, Northeastern University ◆ Maria L. G. Comello, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill ◆ Parul Jain, Ohio University ◆ Jeannette H. Porter, University of Missouri ◆ Diane B. Francis, Northeastern University View Abstract PAPER SESSION: Communicating Risk Amid Complex and Conflicting Health Information (Patterson Ballroom C) Chair: Eleanor Hudd, University of Kentucky 1. Eroding or protecting trust in science? Evaluating strategies to communicate conflicting evidence about alcohol and cancer risk ◆ Emma Jesch, National Cancer Institute ◆ Irina Iles, National Cancer Institute ◆ William M.P. Klein, National Cancer Institute ◆ Paul K.J. Han, National Cancer Institute View Abstract 2. Experimental testing of emerging breast cancer science messages and potential unintended consequences in risk avoidance ◆ Sara Weinberg, University of Delaware ◆ Dan Totzkay, University of Delaware ◆ Kami Silk, University of Delaware View Abstract 3. What Makes Risk Appear Complex? A Qualitative Analysis of Mental Models of Risk Complexity and Implications for Risk Communication ◆ Hoda Fakhari, Northwestern University ◆ Savanna Kerstiens, Northwestern University ◆ Erik C. Nisbet, Northwestern University ◆ Courtney L. Scherr, Northwestern University View Abstract 4. A Networked RISP Framework for Crisis Preparedness: Linking Parents’ Information Seeking and Social Networks to Measles Readiness ◆ Carina Zelaya, University of Maryland ◆ Yan Qu, University of Maryland ◆ Anita Atwell Seate, University of Maryland ◆ Brooke Liu, University of Maryland ◆ Tania Nachrin, University of Maryland View Abstract 5. Extending the RISP Model with Channel Complementarity Beliefs in Multichannel Health Information Seeking ◆ Shenghao Qi, Universiti Putra Malaysia ◆ Jen Sern Tham, Universiti Putra Malaysia View Abstract PANEL SESSION: Three Decades of the Journal of Health Communication: Charting Global Futures, Equity, Rights, and Editorial Vision (Patterson Ballroom D) As the Journal of Health Communication enters its 31st year, this panel presents a forward-looking discussion of the journal’s priorities, new editorial vision, and opportunities for scholars contributing to the next decade. Led by incoming Executive Editor (Jan. 2026) Dr. Rebecca Ivic, the session outlines expectations for rigor, transparency, theoretical and methodological breadth, global relevance in manuscript submissions, and new Global Forum editorials. She will also discuss insights from her co-leadership (with Dr. Ratzan) in Nature Medicine’s inaugural Commission, Quality Health Information for All, whose work on indicators for trustworthy information, inform JHC’s direction and commitment to strengthening global information infrastructures. Opportunities for developing special issues, including a forthcoming issue co-led by Drs. Matthew Matsaganis and Iccha Basnyat on preparing the next generation of health communicators will be presented. Panelists will offer guidance for authors preparing manuscripts addressing community dynamics, culture in health communication, structural and social forces that shape global health outcomes. Dr. Evan Perrault will offer practical guidance on writing competitive manuscripts, navigating reviews, and aligning submissions with emerging trends. Drs. Shaunak Sastry and Basnyat highlight opportunities for publishing critical, global South oriented, and community engaged scholarship. All panelists will emphasize interest in theoretically grounded and socially consequential work. The panel also features early-career scholars Priyanka Ginwal and Teng Li, who will reflect on navigating and contributing global perspectives to JHC and the discipline. Together, the panel provides authors with a clear understanding of JHC’s direction, practical pathways for publishing work that advances global health communication in an increasingly complex global information environment.
9:00am 9:15am 2026-04-04T10:00:00-04:00 2026-04-04T10:15:00-04:00	Break
9:15am 10:45am 2026-04-04T10:15:00-04:00 2026-04-04T11:45:00-04:00	PAPER SESSION: Communication Challenges and Strategies in High-Stakes Healthcare Settings (Patterson Ballroom A-B) Chair: Yunwen Wang, University of Kansas 1. Sensemaking and Materiality in Emergency Medicine Practice ◆ Eric Eisenberg, University of South Florida ◆ Shawna Perry, University of Florida - Jacksonville ◆ Gary Klein, Macrocognition, LLC ◆ Patience Osei, Johns Hopkins ◆ Susan Petersen, Johns Hopkins ◆ Ayse Gurses, Johns Hopkins View Abstract 2. Rethinking the Handoff: A Relay-Race Framework for Strengthening Inter-Institutional Communication ◆ Jessica Snitko, Marshall University ◆ Cheo Rose-Washington, Hand-off View Abstract 3. The Missing Communication Pieces in the Patient Safety Puzzle: A Theoretical Communication Reframing of Patient Safety Science ◆ Heather J. Carmack, Mayo Clinic View Abstract 4. Examining Physicians' Opioid-Related Risk Communication ◆ Eleanor Hudd, University of Kentucky View Abstract 5. Translating Informed Consents to Improve Comprehension, Community Relations, and Clinical Trial Participation ◆ Trevor Kauer, Mayo Clinic ◆ Courtny L. Franco, Mayo Clinic Florida ◆ Obianuju Aliche, Mayo Clinic Florida ◆ Alicia Kissinger-Knox, Mayo Clinic Florida ◆ Joanna Serat, Mayo Clinic Florida ◆ Felicia McDuffie, Mayo Clinic Florida ◆ Faithlyn O. Moss, Mayo Clinic Florida ◆ Anjali Yedavalli, Mayo Clinic Florida ◆ Janice L. Krieger, Mayo Clinic Florida View Abstract PAPER SESSION: Methodological Innovations in Health Communication Research (Patterson Ballroom C) Chair: Danni Liao, University of Kentucky 1. Effects of Racially Segmented, Crowdsource-selected Messages on Intentions to Follow Colorectal Cancer Screening Recommendations ◆ Andy J. King, University of Utah ◆ Yi Liao, University of Utah ◆ Tianen Chen, University of South Florida ◆ Rohit Kanrar, Iowa State University ◆ Rumi Chunara, New York University ◆ Drew Margolin, Cornell University ◆ Dan Nettleton, Iowa State University ◆ Jeff Niederdeppe, Cornell University View Abstract 2. Identifying Promising Message Themes for Vaping Prevention among Adolescents and Young Adult: A Hornik & Woolf Analysis ◆ Ran Tao, University of Miami ◆ Sarah D. Kowitt, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill ◆ Nisha Gottfredson O’Shea, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill ◆ Youjin Jang, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill ◆ Seth M. Noar, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill View Abstract 3. Multimodal LLMs for Health Persuasion: Promising in Feature Discovery, Limited in Human Response Simulation ◆ Yibing Sun, University of Wisconsin - Madison ◆ Linqi Lu, University of North Dakota ◆ Hyerin Kwon, University of Wisconsin - Madison ◆ Yilang Peng , University of Georgia ◆ Sijia Yang, University of Wisconsin - Madison View Abstract 4. Community-Based Participatory Research (CBPR) for Women’s Health ◆ Kate Magsamen-Conrad, University of Iowa ◆ Samantha Rose, University of Iowa ◆ Kathryn Greene, Rutgers University View Abstract 5. Integrating ecological momentary assessment and participatory action research to measure youth health information exposure ◆ Ava Kikut-Stein, University of Hawai'i at Mānoa ◆ Soumya Mohanty, Harvard University ◆ Merriah Croston, Harvard University ◆ Sitara Mahtani, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute ◆ Kate Li, Harvard University ◆ Aileene Maldonado-Campos, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute ◆ Sara Minsky, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute ◆ Annely Grullon Rojas, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute ◆ Jacqueline Marte, Sueños Basketball ◆ Michelle Adamic , Everyone's a Player ◆ Lindsay Frazier, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute ◆ Vish Viswanath, Harvard University View Abstract WORKSHOP: Translating Health Communication Research Beyond the Academy: Content Creation, Dissemination, and Public Engagement (Patterson Ballroom D) ◆ Marleah Dean Kruzel, PhD, University of South Florida, Moffitt Cancer Center, Tampa General Cancer Institute It takes approximately 17 years for research evidence to impact clinical practice and policy. Many academics want to make a difference but are unsure how to effectively communicate their research results with public. When they do, they often use jargon, focus on the research design, and do not provide actionable steps. Science communication is the practice of sharing one’s research with the public. Possible science communication products include op-eds/blogs, infographics, social media, community presentations, and podcasts. Leveraging my science communication training, decade of research, and my own patient story, in this workshop, I teach strategies for sharing research with the public and provide an action plan for personalizing these strategies to their research agenda. Attendees will select a specific research project for developing a science communication product and will have dedicated time to create step-by-step dissemination plan. Learning Objectives 1. Learn a 3 step-process for translating research into practice. 2. Learn 4 strategies for sharing research with the public. 3. Understand best practices for science communication. 4. Develop a dissemination plan for a specific research project. Contact Information: Marleah Dean Kruzel, PhD Associate Professor, University of South Florida Collaborator Member, Moffitt Cancer Center Member, Tampa General Cancer Institute Email: marleahdeank@usf.edu Website: www.marleahdeankruzel.com Note: This workshop also is offered on Thursday.
10:45am 11:00am 2026-04-04T11:45:00-04:00 2026-04-04T12:00:00-04:00	Break
11:00am 12:30pm 2026-04-04T12:00:00-04:00 2026-04-04T13:30:00-04:00	Awards Luncheon and Research Presentation (Regency Ballroom) Awards Luncheon and research presentation by the Donohew Outstanding Health Communication Scholar award winner, Dr. Andy King, Professor in the Department of Communication and the Huntsman Cancer Institute at the University of Utah.