What are best practices for risk communication and strategies to mitigate COVID-19 risk behaviours?

NCCMT Review
Review Type

Rapid Review

Review Status

Completed

Date Completed

2023-03-23

Date of Last Search

2022-11-16

Organization

National Collaborating Centre for Methods and Tools

Contact Name

Dr. Maureen Dobbins

Contact Email

nccmt@mcmaster.ca

Keywords

Adolescents, Adults, COVID-19, Communicable & Infectious Disease, Grade School Aged, Infants, Older Adults, Preschool Aged

Key Message

The literature on risk communication from various topic areas emphasizes the importance of clear, repeated, action-oriented messaging by a trusted leader.

Citation

National Collaborating Centre for Methods and Tools. (2023 March 23). Rapid Review Update 2: What are best practices for risk communication and strategies to mitigate risk behaviours? https://www.nccmt.ca/pdfs/res/risk-communication

Scope of synthesis

Population: General population

Intervention: Risk communication in public health and other contexts

Comparison: N/A

Outcome: Change in knowledge, attitudes and behaviour