health communication 

Explore the vibrant landscape of health communication research at our distinguished School of Nursing, led by the esteemed Prof. Reid. Our specialised area of focus encompasses crucial domains such as health literacy and informatics, where we cultivate the development and evaluation of innovative models and interventions tailored to our local context.

Notably, we have pioneered groundbreaking initiatives like the Sesotho Health Literacy Test (SHLT), a significant milestone in improving healthcare accessibility.

Through extensive multidisciplinary collaborations and international partnerships, our research has flourished, attracting post-doctoral fellows and catalysing impactful change on a global scale.

Join our vibrant community of scholars and practitioners, where your ideas are nurtured, and your contributions are valued. Together, let's shape the future of healthcare, leveraging innovation and evidence-based approaches to address the pressing challenges of our time.


To collaborate on this research niche, reach out to Prof M Reid (reidm@ufs.ac.za) or Dr M Pienaar (pienaarma@ufs.ac.za).

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