Research Topic · Peer-Reviewed

Behavioral Change Communication

Behavioral Change Communication refers to the strategic use of communication methods to influence knowledge, attitudes, and practices that promote healthier behaviors at individual, community, and societal levels. Research published in this journal examines behavioral change communication across diverse family medic…

Curated from this journal's research 📚 5 peer-reviewed articles cited Cited 19× across the literature 🔖 ISSN 2640-690X 🗓 Reviewed June 2026

Overview

Behavioral Change Communication refers to the strategic use of communication methods to influence knowledge, attitudes, and practices that promote healthier behaviors at individual, community, and societal levels. Research published in this journal examines behavioral change communication across diverse family medicine contexts, including maternal and child health interventions. Studies have investigated self-medication practices among pregnant women in Ghana, revealing patterns that inform targeted health messaging strategies. Work on complementary feeding in Pakistan has developed context-specific recommendations based on national survey data to guide communication approaches for improving infant nutrition. Additional research has explored antenatal care service utilization in Ethiopia, identifying factors that influence maternal health-seeking behaviors and highlighting opportunities for communication interventions. The journal has also published findings on vitamin A deficiency and ocular health among preschool children in rural India, addressing preventable conditions through awareness and behavior modification. This body of work demonstrates that effective behavioral change communication in family medicine requires understanding local contexts, cultural practices, and barriers to health service utilization, ultimately aiming to reduce preventable morbidity and improve health outcomes across vulnerable populations.

Research published in this journal

5 peer-reviewed articles, ranked by relevance. Each links to its DOI.

How this research is being cited

The 5 articles above have been cited 19 times in the scholarly literature. Citation data via OpenAlex and Crossref, updated Jun 2026.

A sample of recent works citing this journal's research on Behavioral Change Communication, linking to each citing work.

Editorial oversight

Curated from peer-reviewed research published in Family Medicine (ISSN 2640-690X).

Journal editorial board
Dr. John P. Bartkowski · United States Dr. Angela Pia Cazzolla · Italy Dr. Ian James Martins · Australia

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