Annenberg Research Seminar: Gary Kreps, George Mason University

Jan. 9, 2012: Annenberg Research Seminar - Gary Kreps, George Mason University

Please join students and faculty for a presentation by Gary Kreps (Ph.D. Communication '79), University Distinguished Professor, chair of the Department of Communication and director of the Center for Health and Risk Communication at George Mason University. His topic: "Examining the Health Information Seeking Behaviors of Korean American Immigrants: Implications for Communication Interventions and Cancer Control."

From Dr. Kreps: "Korean American immigrants suffer from serious cancer-related health disparities, resulting in significantly higher mortality rates than for members of the general population. This multi-methodological research program examines the communication issues that contribute to these health disparities. Data gathered are being used to design evidence-based, culturally sensitive, and community-based communication interventions to improve health outcomes. Implications will be drawn for development of a communication intervention model for reducing health disparities."

For more on Gary Kreps: http://communication.gmu.edu/people/gkreps

For the story on the event: http://blog.uscannenberg.org/?p=2557

For more on the Center for Health and Risk Communication: http://chrc.gmu.edu/

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