Dental Health Zines for Children and Parents

Conference: The Asian Conference on Education (ACE2022)
Title: Dental Health Zines for Children and Parents
Stream: Interdisciplinary, Multidisciplinary & Transdisciplinary Education
Presentation Type: Oral Presentation
Authors:
Zahra Alsafi, University of Utah Asia Campus, South Korea

Abstract:

Zines are an interdisciplinary medium used to share ​information cheaply and easily. Many forms of health communication use complex language and text-heavy design, making it hard for audiences to grasp vital details. Zines, with their approachable and engaging style, can be a powerful tool in public health. Using public health communication strategies, I created two zines: one teaches school-aged children proper oral hygiene, and the other provides adults with practical tips for teaching children effective oral hygiene. I consulted dental health professionals practicing in South Korea and the United States when constructing the zines to gain international perspectives to benefit the diverse target audiences. The zines were then presented and distributed to schools in South Korea. This presentation will showcase my zines and make an argument for the untapped potential of zines as a mode of public health communication.​

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