Journal of Communication in Healthcare (JCIH)
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Journal of Communication in Healthcare (JCIH)
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Leading journal by Taylor and Francis. Publishes research, interventions & perspectives on #healthcommunication in #healthcare #publichealth and #medicine.

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Why does peer review matter?

It ensures that every article fits within the #JCIH’s scope, validates the quality and rigor of the research, makes sure that the highest ethical standards are upheld and provides valuable feedback to the author about gaps or errors in the manuscript.
November 22, 2025 at 2:07 AM
This year, the theme for WAAW is “Act Now: Protect Our Present, Secure Our Future.”

In recognition of this important issue, #JCIH would like to highlight the WHO’s official campaign, which focuses on informing the public and encouraging best practices to reduce further spread and emergence of AMR.
November 20, 2025 at 3:26 PM
World AMR Awareness Week (WAAW) is a global campaign held annually from 18 to 24 November to raise awareness of Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR), increase understanding of its impacts, and promote global action to prevent the spread of drug-resistant pathogens.
November 20, 2025 at 3:26 PM
🚨New article alert!

Check out this new article by Vanaria and colleagues to learn how they used focus group discussions to explore HIV perceptions, stigma, and pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) awareness in order to inform a Radio Talk Show (RTS) on HIV prevention.
November 18, 2025 at 6:00 PM
🚨New article alert!

Check out this new #JCIH letter by Dr. Arpita Jindani, Senior Program Director of Health Equity at @gihealth.bsky.social about the importance of philanthropy in achieving health equity and how it should use communication as a catalyst to advance the values of equity.
November 17, 2025 at 1:31 PM
Did you know #JCIH is a part of Taylor & Francis’ open select publishing program? This means that authors can choose to publish open access or not!
November 13, 2025 at 9:31 PM
"Social and Behavior Change: Communication for Behavioral Impact (COMBI) in Health and Social Development." Check out this international professional development course offered by the CUNY Graduate School of Public Health and Health Policy ( @cunysph.bsky.social ) and partners.
November 12, 2025 at 8:22 PM
Without proper Health Literacy, patients' health and satisfaction with their medical care could be put at risk, leading to worse health outcomes and a greater burden on the healthcare system.
November 11, 2025 at 11:34 PM
Today, #JCIH would like to highlight the importance of Health Literacy! Health Literacy is the ability of individuals to access, understand, and use health information and services to make informed decisions about their health and well-being.
November 11, 2025 at 11:34 PM
🚨New article alert!

In this new research article, Dr. Marimoto examines how information source credibility and perceived privacy affect Japanese people’s intention to adopt contact-tracing apps.

Learn more on: www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
November 10, 2025 at 11:23 PM
Given the prevalence and importance of this subject, we invite you to read #JCIH articles by Adu Gyamfi Prince and Anna M. Kerr & colleagues.

To read Prince’s article, click here: doi.org/10.1080/1753...
November 6, 2025 at 3:40 PM
November 3rd-7th is International Stress Awareness Week!

#Stress is a response to an external cause that typically goes away once the situation is resolved. Between 30-50% of people worldwide experience stress on a near-constant basis.
November 6, 2025 at 3:40 PM
New article alert!

Check out this new case report by Dr. Clayman (@marla-not-maria.bsky.social) and colleagues where they share how the Veteran Health Administration (VHA) implemented the Health Literate Care Model (HLCM) system-wide through strong leadership and institutional support.
November 6, 2025 at 1:29 AM
🚨New article alert!

Check out this new article by Vasquez-Guevara and colleagues to learn how they co-designed a health initiative that promotes pediatric asthma self-management guided by the socio-cognitive model, informed by Latin American scholarship, and prior studies in health education.
November 4, 2025 at 8:27 PM
Meet our new editorial board member!
Here at JCIH, we’re proud to introduce our new editorial board member, Dr. Laura Crosswell, Director of the Center for Advanced Media Studies and Associate Professor of Health Communication at the Reynolds School of Journalism (University of Nevada).
October 30, 2025 at 9:58 PM
Given the importance of this disease, we invite you to read Gordon and colleagues’ #JCIH article about breast cancer-related celebrity discourse and its influence on cancer prevention and treatment behaviors
October 29, 2025 at 1:30 PM
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month!

#BreastCancer is the most common #cancer in women worldwide and is a leading cause of cancer death worldwide. Early diagnosis and treatment is key to reduce the burden of breast cancer.
October 29, 2025 at 1:30 PM
Want to publish an article on health communication but don’t know where to start?

We've broken down every step for you! This simple infographic illustrates the complete path your article takes when you publish at the #JCIH.
October 27, 2025 at 2:42 PM
Meet Our Editorial Team!

We’re thrilled to welcome Susan Cuozzo as our new Special Section & Book Review Editor!
October 24, 2025 at 11:21 PM