Africa: using radio soap operas to promote family planning.

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Population Communication Services, Center for Communication Programs, School of Hygiene and Public Health, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, Maryland 21202.

Published: May 1993

Programmes that combine mass media and popular entertainment formats can be a potent force in health communication since they can reach large audiences with persuasive messages. Not only can such programmes increase knowledge and stimulate approval, but also, when used effectively, they can change behaviour.

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