Presidential communication approaches and the impact on public health: a comparative analysis of three South African presidents’ communication on AIDS and COVID-19

Gumede, Nompumelelo P.; Durden, Emma; Govender, Eliza

doi:10.2989/16085906.2022.2091463

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“…The study stressed the importance of scientific advice in shaping policy decisions and underlined the challenges in implementing effective measures during the pandemic. In South Africa, a study analyzed President Ramaphosa’s communication approaches during the crisis [ 31 ]. Unlike other presidents, Ramaphosa relied on scientific advice and a diplomatic approach, which bolstered public trust.…”

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“… Potential for overemphasis on government actions, challenges in balancing technical information and relatability, and difficulties in maintaining message consistency and countering misinformation. Gumede et al, 2022 [ 31 ] South Africa Comparative analysis President’s distinct communication strategies, ranging from AIDS denialism to scientific approaches during COVID-19, significantly influenced public health outcomes and societal responses. Science-based and formal communication.…”

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“… 2. Science-based policy communication [ 29 , 30 , 31 , 66 ] UK, Italy, Philippines, South Africa Reliance on scientific expertise and advisors in policymaking. Emphasizes the role of science in shaping policy decisions and public messages.…”

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Political Leaders’ Communication Strategies during COVID-19 in Highly Infected Countries: A Scoping Review

Mohamed Nour,

Kisa

2024

Healthcare

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This scoping review maps communication strategies employed by political leaders in countries that experienced high infection rates during the COVID-19 pandemic. Using the Arksey and O’Malley scoping review framework, this study systematically explored the literature from 2019 to October 2023. The process involved identifying and selecting relevant studies, charting them, and summarizing the data from the 40 articles that met the inclusion criteria. This review identified a diverse array of communication strategies, which highlight the complex nature of crisis communication. These strategies featured the use of social media, science-based policy communication, strategic narrative control, empathy, ideological influences, and storytelling. These six approaches underscore the importance of adaptability and context-specific strategies in political leadership during a health crisis. The findings demonstrate that political communication during the pandemic varied significantly and was influenced by factors such as media platform, political ideology, gender, and non-verbal cues. This review enriches our understanding of crisis communication in political contexts. It emphasizes the necessity of combining traditional and digital media and considering various sociopolitical factors. The insights gained are crucial for enhancing crisis management and public trust, and they set the stage for further research and practical application in crisis communication.

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