1st Health Communication Symposium in the MENA region

Research Institute of Humanities and Social Sciences In collaboration with the College of Communication and the College of Health Sciences Invites you to attend

1ST HEALTH COMMUNICATION

SYMPOSIUM IN THE MENA REGION Organized by the Health and Science Communication Research Group

6-7 December 2023 Research Institute of Humanities and Social Sciences (RIHSS) M2-006 and M3A

1ST HEALTH COMMUNICATION SYMPOSIUM IN THE MENA REGION

DAY 1 – WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 6, 2023 CONFERENCE SEMINAR ROOM - RIHSS

Time 8:00-9:00

Title REGISTRATION Conference Seminar Room (M2-006) Zoom: https://sharjah-ac-ae.zoom.us/j/93024754681 Opening Session

9:00-10:00

OPENING SPEECHES: Prof. Maamar Bettayeb Vice Chancellor for Research and Graduate Studies Prof. Fakir Al Gharaibeh Director of Research Institute of Humanities and Social Sciences (RIHSS) Prof. Jairo Alfonso Lugo-Ocando Dean of College of Communication Prof. Mohamad Alameddine Dean of College of Health Sciences Prof. Prof. Rabih Halwani Director of Research Institute of Medical and Health Sciences (RIMHS) Prof. Tevhide Serra Gorpe College of Communication. Coordinator of Health & Science Communication Research Group

10:00-10:30

KEYNOTE ADDRESS Prof. W. Douglas Evans Department of Prevention and Community Health & Global Health Director | BRIGHT Institute Milken Institute School of Public Health The George Washington University, US

10:30-11:30

Panel Facilitator: Syed Ali Hussain College of Communication, Member of Health & Science Communication Research Group Keynote address and Moderator: Mohamed Elsonbaty Ramadan Science Journalist, Science Communication Consultant, and Trainer, Vice-president of Public Communication of Science Technology (PCST) Network, Co-founder Arab Forum of Science Media and Communication Panelists: Nouha Belaid: Senior Media Consultant (Public Health) and Science Writer Saad Lofty: CEO of SciCommX Jenna Kleinwort: Mental Health Journalist and Rosalynn Carter Mental Health Journalism Fellow

11:30 -11:50

Strategic Communication in the Digital Media Age: Achieving Equitable Social and Behavior Change

Coffee Break

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Health Communication and Journalism in the MENA: Practitioners’ Perspective

1ST HEALTH COMMUNICATION SYMPOSIUM IN THE MENA REGION

Time

SESSION 1 Moderator: Dr. Wafa Khalfan

College of Communication 11:50-12:05

Najat AlSaied

The Effectiveness

University of Sharjah, UAE

of Digital Health/ Humanitarian Diplomacy between Adversarial States in the Middle East

12:05-12:20

Syed Ali Hussain

Media Portrayal of

University of Sharjah, UAE

Covid-19 and its Impact on Health Communication in US

12:20-12:35

Marco Bardus

1,2

, Tamar Kabakian-Khasholian , Mayada Kanj 2

2

12:35-12: 50

Research in the Arab

Ahmed Farouk Radwan, Thouraya Snoussi and Inas Abdulhamid

Do Personal Accounts on Social Media Spread Fears About Health Issues?

University of Sharjah, UAE and Al-Ahram Canadian University, Egypt 1:00-2:00 Time

Health Communication

Institute of Applied Health Research, College of Medical and Dental Sciences, University of Birmingham, United Kingdom 2 Department of Health Promotion and Community Health, Faculty of Health Sciences, American University of Beirut, Lebanon.

1

World: A Scoping Review and Bibliometric Analysis

Lunch Break

SESSION 2 Moderators: Dr. Emenyeonu Chinyeaka Ogadimma

College of Communication, Member of Health & Science Communication Research Group

Dr. Wegdan Bani Issa,

College of Health Sciences 2:00-2:15

The Role of Health and Medical Magazines in Health Education: A Quantitative Study

Nassir Bouali University of Sharjah, UAE

2:15-2:30

Experiences in Burnout and Empathy among Undergraduate Radiography Students

Fathima Manal Ibham1,2 Mohammed Mahmoud Abuzaid1,2 Wiam Elshami1,2 Zuhal Hamd3 Research Institute of Medical & Health Sciences (RIMHS), University of Sharjah 2 College of Health Sciences, University of Sharjah, UAE 3 Department of Radiological Sciences, College of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University, Riyadh 11564, Saudi Arabia 1

2:30-2:45

Interactive Communication Technology Features and Persuasive mHealth Interventions of Chronic Disease Management

Fatima Barakji Independent Researcher, USA

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1ST HEALTH COMMUNICATION SYMPOSIUM IN THE MENA REGION 2:45-3:00

Fatma Gulruh Gurbuz and Oznur Fidan Ergut Fatih Sultan Mehmet Vakıf University, Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences Department of Management, Türkiye and Marmara University, Department of Business Administration.

Türkiye

Remote Working and Organizational Commitment During COVID-19 Pandemic

3:00-4:00

Graduate Student Workshop organized by the Health and Science Communication Research Group Facilitator: Mahboobeh Abdolrahman, Teaching Assistant, Ph.D. Candidate Moderated by Prof. Dr. W. Douglas Evans and Dr. Marco Bardus: “A Research Agenda in Health Communication”

DAY 2 – THURSDAY, DECEMBER 7, 2023, M3A 9:00-10:00

Registration

10:00-10:30

Prof. Dr. W. Douglas Evans Reflections from Day 1 (M3A-005)

Concurrent Session 3A Moderators: Dr. Ahmed Farouk,

College of Communication

Prof. Dr. Dimitrios Papandreou College of Health Sciences Hall No. (M3A-005) M3A-005 Concurrent Session 3A Zoom: https://sharjah-ac-ae.zoom.us/j/94662950499 10:30-10:45

*Monia Isaak Lecturer at Faculty of Mass Media & Communication Technology Suez University, Egypt

Popularizing science thru social media platforms: the challenges and the communication strategies of the most popular science blogger: Eldaheh show as a case study

10:45-11:00

Yulia S. Medvedeva, and Ayisha Mohamed Al Dhaheri Zayed University, UAE, and Al Dar Education, UAE

The Effects of Message Source in Instagram Messages Promoting Physical Exercise Among Women in the United Arab Emirates

11:00-11:15

Wafa Alnakhi College of Medicine Department of Family & Community Medicine and Behavioral, University of Sharjah, UAE

Patients Experience of Using Telehealth Services during COVID-19 at Dubai Health Authority: A Cross Sectional Survey

11:15-11:30

*Jeremiah M. Nganda1, Kinya Mwithia2 and Wilson Ugangu3 1 Daystar University, Kenya 2 Daystar University, Kenya 3 Multimedia University, Kenya

Is it or Is It Not? COVID-19 Patients’ (Mis) Understanding of SelfTalk

11:30-11:45

*Erkan Yuksel Anadolu University, College of Communication Sciences, Türkiye

Ideal Health Journalism: Lessons from Türkiye

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1ST HEALTH COMMUNICATION SYMPOSIUM IN THE MENA REGION Concurrent Session 3B Moderator: Dr. Marco Bardus,

Institute of Applied Health Research, College of Medical and Dental Sciences, University of Birmingham, UK Hall No. (M3A-006) M3A-006 Concurrent Session 3B Zoom: https://sharjah-ac-ae.zoom.us/j/97943032888 10:30 - 10:45

Uzma Norin,1 Emenyeonu, C. Ogadimma,2 Syed Hassan Raza ,3T. Serra Gorpe,2 and Oman Yasser3 1Institute of Media and Communication Studies University of Sargodha, Pakistan2 College of Communication, University of Sharjah, UAE 3Department of Communication and Media Studies, University of Sargodha, Pakistan

Role of Digital Media in Promotion of Health Consultancy Services: Moderation of Internet of Things, Digital Divide, and Individuals Trust in Digital Health Consultancy: Lessons for Health Consultancies in MENA

10:45-11:00

*Amar Loucif Head of Service for the Follow-up of Research Activities and

The Impact of Digital Transformation on Improving Health Communication in Algeria

11:00-11:15

Haleama Al Sabbah Abu Dhabi University. UAE

Sustainability of Healthy Lifestyle

11:15-11:30

*Serdar Gurel, and Burcu Tezcan-Unal Baskent University, Ankara, Türkiye

A Comparative Study of Teaching Approaches to Health Communication in Turkey and Neighbouring Countries

the Valorisation of their Results Ferhat Abbas Setif 1 University, Algeria

Independent researcher, Türkiye

11:30-11:45

*Wiam Elshami,1, 2 Leena R David, 1, 2 Mohamed Abuzaid, 1,2 Chandra R Makanjee3 1 Medical Diagnostic Imaging Department, College of Health Sciences, University of Sharjah 2 Research Institute for Medical and Health Sciences, University of Sharjah 3 School of Health Sciences, Faculty of Health, University of Canberra, Australia

Empowering Patients and Effective Communication: Person-Centered Care in Radiology

Concurrent Session 3C Moderator: Dr. Nassir Bouali

College of Communication, Member of Health & Science Communication Research Group

Dr. Alounoud Salman College of Health Sciences

Hall No. (M3A-007) M3A-007 Concurrent Session 3C Zoom: https://sharjah-ac-ae.zoom.us/j/97875046716 10:30 - 10:45

Priya Baguant, Onise Alpenidze, and Naser Khdour Higher Colleges of Technology, UAE

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Role of Educators/ Academic Staff in Developing Communication Skills of Health Care Students in the Context of AI

1ST HEALTH COMMUNICATION SYMPOSIUM IN THE MENA REGION 10:45-11:00

Storytelling in Public Health Campaigns: Lessons Learned from Successful UAE Initiatives

*Viola Gjylbegaj Abu Dhabi University, UAE

11:00-11:15

*Yahia Takieddine and Belabes Taqiyeddine Lecturer in information and Communication Sciences, University of M’Sila, Algeria and, Department of Information and Communication Sciences, M’Sila University, Algeria

Systemic Communication in The Algerian Healthcare Environment: An Ethnographic Study of a Specialized Ophthalmology Clinic in Algeria

11:15-11:30

Samira Setoutah University of Sharjah, UAE.

Emirati Students Use Social Media to Participate in Community Initiatives During A Crisis COVID-19

11:30-11:45

1

Nivine Hanach, Roba Saqan,2 Hadia Radwan,3 Wegdan Bani Issa,4 Nanne de Vries1 1 Faculty of Health, Medicine and Life Sciences Institute, Maastricht University, Maastricht, Netherlands,

Digital Resources Utilization and Needs among Postpartum Women in the UAE: A Focus Group Study

Research Institute of Medical and Health Sciences (RIMHS), Health Promotion Group, University of Sharjah, UAE, 2

Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics Department, College of Health Sciences, Research Institute of Medical and Health Sciences (RIMHS), University of Sharjah, UAE 3

Nursing Dept., College of Health Sciences, Research Institute of Medical and Health Sciences (RIMHS), University of Sharjah, Sharjah, UAE 4

11:45-12:00

11:45 - 12:15 12:15 -1:15

Health Communication Trials in the Arab World: A Systematic Review

*Nour Mheidly University of Illinois, Chicago, USA Coffee Break/Lunch (M3A)

Workshop: How to be a Health Journalist: Health Journalism Basics

by Mohamed Elsonbaty Ramadan Note: Certificates will be issued to workshop participants.

(M3A-007)

1:15-1:30

Closing Remarks and Distribution of Certificates Prof Dr. Jairo Alfonso Lugo-Ocando, Dean of College of Communication Prof Dr. Tevhide Serra Gorpe, College of Communication. Coordnator of Health & Science Communication Research Group (M3A-007)

*Denotes online presentation

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1ST HEALTH COMMUNICATION SYMPOSIUM IN THE MENA REGION Scientific Committee Prof. Fakir Al Gharaibeh, Director of Research Institute of Humanities and Social Sciences (RIHSS) Prof. W. Douglas Evans, Milken Institute School of Public Health The George Washington University, USA Prof. Jairo Alfonso Lugo-Ocando, College of Communication, University of Sharjah, UAE Prof. Tevhide Serra Gorpe, College of Communication, University of Sharjah, UAE Prof. Erkan Yuksel, Faculty of Communication Sciences, Anadolu University, Türkiye Dr. Wafa Khalfan, College of Communication, University of Sharjah, UAE Dr. Syed Ali Hussain¸ College of Communication, University of Sharjah, UAE Dr. Nassir Bouali, College of Communication, University of Sharjah, UAE Dr. M arco Bardus Institute of Applied Health Research, College of Medical and Dental Sciences, University of Birmingham, United Kingdom Dr. Jacqueline Maria Dias, College of Health Sciences, University of Sharjah, UAE Dr. Heba Hesham Ali Hijazi, College of Health Sciences, University of Sharjah, UAE Dr. Emenyeonu Chinyeaka Ogadimma, College of Communication, University of Sharjah, UAE Dr. Ahmed Farouk, College of Communication, University of Sharjah, UAE Organized by the Health and Science Communication Research Group members Thanks to Research Institute of Humanities and Social Sciences, College of Communication and College of Health Sciences.

Special thanks to Noora Mezal Majed, Administrative Officer, College of Communication and Mooza Obaid, Administrative Assistant, Research Institute for Humanities and Social Sciences

About the Health and Science Communication Research Group at the Research Institute of Humanities and Social Sciences

Health and Science Communication Research Group was established in 2023. The health and science communication is an interdisciplinary specialization that deals with issues of the modern society related with public health and environmental concerns. The research group divides its research topics under health, environment, science, and technology. The Health and Science Communication research group aims to apply communication research fundamentals to the field of health, environment, technology and science in the region by focusing on the individual, organizational, mass communication and societal perspectives with the objective of improving of individual, organizational, societal and global concerns of people, professionals and society at large.

For further information about the group: https://www.sharjah.ac.ae/en/Research/RIHSS/hsc/Pages/default.aspx Health and Science Communication Research Group / RIHSS

Dr. Emenyeonu Ogadimma

Dr. Syed Ali Hussain

Prof. Erkan Yuksel

Dr. Nassir Bouali

Prof. Tevhide Serra Gorpe

Prof. Jairo Alfonso Lugo-Ocando