Table 3

Managerial guidance to facilitate PHSM-CX

CX dimensionManagerial guidance
Learning benefit
  • Provide educational content (e.g. blog posts, videos and podcasts) to help audiences learn more about different health issues

  • Interactive learning experiences: host live sessions, in which public health experts can share their knowledge and answer questions from the audience

  • Leverage interactive tools on social media to help community members learn at their own pace and track their progress

  • Encourage audience dialogue and participation on different health topics: pose questions, share news and updates, and create polls

  • Collaborate with other organisations and experts in the field to share knowledge and expertise

Community volunteerism
  • Make volunteer opportunities more accessible to potential volunteers and promote benefits of volunteering

  • Share success stories from previous volunteers to inspire others

  • Provide volunteer training and resources (e.g. online tutorials) that make participation easier

  • Connect volunteers with each other to foster a sense of community

  • Recognise and celebrate the contributions of volunteers by highlighting achievements, acknowledging their service and showcasing how their efforts have influenced the community

Shared language
  • Use insights from content analysis to identify common language patterns, terminology and keywords used by community members to use in the strategic direction of the service

  • Develop a content strategy that addresses specific health concerns, challenges, and interests of individuals and caregivers within the community

  • Collaboration with influencers who are proficient in the shared language to amplify public health messaging and initiatives

  • Establish feedback mechanisms to gather insights from community members regarding the effectiveness of content marketing initiatives

Shared vision
  • Clearly define the shared vision and mission of the community, emphasising the importance of collective action and collaboration

  • Content creation and curation that reinforces key messages and insights related to shared vision, which also resonates with the values and priorities of community members

  • Highlight stories that demonstrate the impact of collective efforts in achieving shared goals and improving health outcomes

  • Collaborate with influencers and organisations who share the same vision and values. Leverage these relationships to amplify messaging, mobilise support and advocate for collective action

Social presence
  • Establish community norms and guidelines that promote respectful communication, empathy and support

  • Provide regular opportunities for members to introduce themselves, share their experiences and connect with others

  • Implement interactive engagement strategies (e.g. live chats) to facilitate real-time interaction and camaraderie among community members

  • Facilitate peer support and mentoring programs to enable individuals to connect with others who have lived experiences similar to their own

  • Establish feedback mechanisms to gather insights and suggestions from community members

  • Regularly review and analyse social media analytics to assess the effectiveness of content marketing initiatives and community engagement strategies

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