Abstract
Risk communication forms the basis of effective management of emergencies during epidemics or pandemics. It is an inherent and exceedingly important component of
successfully combating uncertainties and fears during times of crisis. This paper will first explain the basics of risk communication and, second, identify and suggest potential methods and techniques that can be adopted in order to improve risk communication especially during times of pandemics and epidemics.
successfully combating uncertainties and fears during times of crisis. This paper will first explain the basics of risk communication and, second, identify and suggest potential methods and techniques that can be adopted in order to improve risk communication especially during times of pandemics and epidemics.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | The Role of Citizens in Times of an Epidemic or Pandemic |
| Editors | John Haukeland |
| Place of Publication | Rome |
| Publisher | Zadig S.r.l. |
| Publication date | Oct 2017 |
| Pages | 5-10 |
| Publication status | Published - Oct 2017 |
| Externally published | Yes |
| Series | Asset Paper Series: Epidemics and Pandemics: The Response of Society |
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| Number | 6 |
| ISSN | 2532-3784 |