Rachael Hernandez
Rachael Hernandez
Rachael Hernandez (Ph.D., Indiana University Purdue University – Indianapolis) is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Communication. Her research explores communication about sensitive health-related topics. Using interpretive methods, she integrates theories and perspectives from communication and bioethics into her research. Rachael’s research has been published in Health Communication, the Journal of Health Communication, Academic Medicine, and other nationally recognized journals.
Hernandez, R.A., Ranjit, Y., Collins, C. (2024). “I’m committed, not addicted.”: College students’ identity and communication about vaping. Journal of American College Health, 1–8. https://doi.org/10.1080/07448481.2024.2414332.
Hernandez, R., & Meisenbach, R. J. (2024). Exploring stigma communication about Urinary Tract Infections in the United States. Health Communication, 1–9. Advance online publication. https://doi.org/10.1080/10410236.2024.2407209.
*Leverenz, A., & Hernandez, R. A. (2023). Uncertainty management strategies in communication about urinary tract infections. Qualitative Health Research, 33(4), 321-333. https://doi.org/10.1177/10497323231156370
Hernandez, R.A., Ranjit, Y., Collins, C. (2023). "Can I hit our JUUL?”: The negotiation of vaping and dating among young people. Health Communication, 38(5), 993-1002. https://doi.org/10.1080/10410236.2021.1988391