Earn .5 CE hour
Primary Speaker
Crystal D. Daugherty, PhD
Assistant Professor of Health Communication
Northern Kentucky University
Alexandria, Kentucky, United States
Session summary: Using data from 3 years of field research and interviews from Liberia the session will explore the role of health literacy in addressing various health concerns. Participants can expect an engaging exploration of cultural, systematic, and political factors that currently influence Liberian health. Additionally, there will be discussion about how communities with shared experiences advance health literacy and address the factors that cause health inequalities.
Learning Objectives:
- Better understand the role of cultural influences on health literacy.
- Better understand the impact of systematic factors on health literacy and health outcomes.
- Explore new approaches to addressing health inequalities in their communities.
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