Summary
Master’s student, Dept. of Communication, Pittsburg State University
Hub Tags: Health Communication Hub
Interests: Health & science communication especially as it pertains to risk and crisis, and representation of disease in the media.
OnAir Post: Karly Kownslar
Information
Web: LinkedIn
Email: kkownslar@gus.pittstate.edu
Address: Joplin, Missouri Area
Biosketch
Pittsburg State University
Master of Arts (M.A.)
Communication
2015 – 2017
Missouri Southern State University
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
Psychology
2007 – 2011
Activities and Societies: Psi Chi, Epsilon Mu Sigma, National Academy of Science Writers
Panel Presentation and Discussion
Zika 2016: A 3-phase longitudinal study
Friday April 28, 2017
DCHC 2017 “Patient-Centered Health Communication” Conference
Using the Extended Parallel Processing Model (EPPM) as a theoretical framework, the present 3- phase longitudinal study examines the impact of media exposure to Zika information on public perception of the threat severity, personal susceptibility, and behavioral intentions toward the threat of Zika virus between May and November of 2016.