Acs Research - Theorylab

Sarah Gollust’s research focuses on how scientific evidence is translated to the public, and how that process can shape public opinion, health policy, and patient decision making. She has applied her work to public health issues such as vaccines, mammograms, health disparities, and the Affordable Care Act. Her research also “yields insight into how communication to the public and policymakers can be more effective.” Sarah Gollust, PhD, is Associate Professor in the Division of Health Policy and Management at the University of Minnesota. 3:26 – On some of the changes we’ve seen in health communication over the past decade 5:57 – Two ways the media can affect health-related outcomes or decisions 11:25 – On how the news media has covered recommendations on mammograms “We’re trying to better understand how references to competing messaging in the news media environment might affect downstream women’s health attitudes and beliefs and ultimately behaviors.” 16:17 – How women’s attitudes about mammograms wer