Browsing Department of Communication Studies by Subject "Interpersonal Communication"
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An assessment of the role of Interpersonal Communication Participants in child nutrition promotion in Kenya.
(International Journal of Scientific and Research Publications, 2018-06)Child malnutrition is a global health crisis whose origin can be attributed to the culture and level of interaction between interpersonal communication participants. In Kenya as in many African countries whose communities ... -
The Influence of Interpersonal Communication Participants on Child Nutrition Promotion in Kilifi County, Kenya
(American Journal of Communication, 2024)Purpose: This study analyzed the influence of Interpersonal Communication participants in the promotion of child nutrition in Kilifi County, Kenya. Materials and Methods: The study which was guided by the Social Penetration ... -
Since Kenya recorded its first case of Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) in 1984, the Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS) epidemic has evolved to become one of the central impediments to national health, well being and development. Prevalence of HIV serostatus discordance is high. There is therefore need to shed light on HIV discordance as most public communication on HIV revolves around individual counseling and testing. Public communication campaigns targeting couples are not as vibrant, memorable and personalized as massages targeting individuals. This paper will review literature on the causes of HIV discordance, the challenges faced by discordant couples and the public’ perception of HIV discordant couples. It will provide insight on the various HIV communication campaigns targeting couples, in a bid to establish whether these communication messages are effective in addressing the issue of discordance.
(International Journal of Scientific and Research Publications, 2018-06)Child malnutrition is a global health crisis whose origin can be attributed to the culture and level of interaction between interpersonal communication participants. In Kenya as in many African countries whose communities ... -
To Say or Not To Say: The Influence of Interpersonal Communication Message Structure on Child Nutrition Promotion
(International Journal of Communication and Public Relation, 2024)Purpose: This study analyzed the influence of Interpersonal Communication (IPC) message structure in thepromotion child nutrition. The study which was guided by the Health Belief Model (HBM) and employed the mixed methods ...