The Role of Arts in Shaping Public Perceptions of Health Policy
Nyiramukama Diana Kashaka
Faculty of Education, Kampala International University, Uganda
ABSTRACT
The arts hold transformative potential in shaping public understanding and discourse on health policy by engaging emotions and creating compelling narratives. This paper examines the historical and contemporary relationship between art and health policy, highlighting how creative works influence societal attitudes toward health-related issues. Drawing on case studies, interdisciplinary insights, and practice-based research, it explores the successes, challenges, and ethical considerations of using arts-based communication to address health policy topics, such as mental health, epidemics, and healthcare equity. While the arts offer an inclusive platform for dialogue and reflection, they also require ethical frameworks to ensure authenticity and inclusivity. Ultimately, this study advocates for continued exploration and evaluation of arts-based strategies to foster meaningful public engagement and policy transformation.
Keywords: Arts and health policy, Health Communication, Public perceptions, Narrative storytelling, Social determinants of health
CITE AS: Nyiramukama Diana Kashaka. (2024). The Role of Arts in Shaping Public Perceptions of Health Policy. Research Output Journal of Education 4(3):42-45. https://doi.org/10.59298/ROJE/2024/434245