Health Communication Assessment

Health Communication AssessmentStudent’s NameFaculty, Name of UniversityCourse Code: Course NameInstructor’s NameDecember 11, 2022.Health Communication AssessmentIntroductionUse of plain language, cultural sensitivity, consideration of health literacy, and clarity and simplicity are all requirements for a health communication handout to be considered effective (Brown, n.d). The use of clear communication that the intended audience can understand is referred to as using "plain language." Some fundamentals of plain language include employing the active voice and personal pronouns to engage readers, providing simple definitions of technical terms where applicable; and substituting common language for technical and sophisticated vocabulary (Santana, S. et al. 2021). A handout should illustrate the following five standards: defining the target audience; defining the target audience; creating a product concept; creating content and visual design; and pretesting and revising preliminary materials. Health communication must take into account aspects that are unique to the ethnic, racial, religious, geographical, and social dimensions of the target audience in regards to cultural respect. When such factors are taken into account, the target audience is positively impacted by the health information being delivered.The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2010 defines health literacy