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Exploring the role of digital platforms in community-driven health communication

Francis Makut 1 and Clement Aryee 2, *

1 University of Notre Dame, Indiana, USA.
2 Department of Sociology and Social Work, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Ghana.
 
Review
International Journal of Frontline Research in Science and Technology, 2025, 05(02), 001–007.
Article DOI: 10.56355/ijfrst.2025.5.2.0022
Publication history: 
Received on 30 September 2025; revised on 08 November 2025; accepted on 12 November 2025
 
Abstract: 
The increasing use of digital health technology in health communication presents both advantages and disadvantages. This study examines the role digital platforms play in community-driven health communication. A comprehensive search identified relevant studies, book chapters, and reports to generate results that were thematically synthesized using a narrative approach.
Results indicate that digital platforms such as mobile applications, SMS campaigns, telehealth systems, online forums, and AI tools improve traditional community-led approaches like storytelling, peer education, and group discussions by improving accessibility and engagement. Community-led initiatives on these platforms counter health misinformation by using familiar voices and co-designed verification tools. However, impediments such as digital divides, technical limitations, and privacy concerns restrict sustainable implementation.
The review shows that community-driven digital health communication can be an invaluable asset while noting the need for scalable training programs and low-bandwidth applications to bridge gaps in underserved populations. By integrating digital platforms with community-led strategies, health systems can advance equity and promote more resilient public health communication.
 
Keywords: 
Digital Platforms; Misinformation; Community-Led Communication; Health Communication; Digital Tools
 
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Copyright information: 
Copyright © 2025 Author(s) retain the copyright of this article. This article is published under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution Liscense 4.0