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  • Scientific Communication
  • Environmental Health

Background:

  • Disseminating scientific knowledge requires accessible information for the intended audience.
  • Scientific rigor must extend to all forms of communication, not just product development.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To emphasize the need for rigorous development and design in scientific communications.
  • To explore the adaptation of health literacy tools for environmental health.

Main Methods:

  • Applying rigorous development and design protocols.
  • Utilizing formative research, pilot testing, revisions, and assessments.
  • Adopting and adapting health literacy guidelines and tools.

Main Results:

  • Rigorous protocols ensure information is available and accessible.
  • Health literacy applications offer valuable frameworks for environmental health communication.

Conclusions:

  • Scientific communication demands the same rigor as scientific product development.
  • Adapting health literacy strategies can improve environmental health research dissemination and public engagement.