Exploring the Impact of Art on Health Policy Changes

Kakembo Aisha Annet

Faculty of Education, Kampala International University, Uganda

ABSTRACT

Art, in its various forms, has increasingly become a powerful tool for shaping health policy and driving social change. This review examined the multifaceted impact of artistic expression on health policy development by offering historical context, analyzing case studies, and discussing the interdisciplinary relationship between art and public health. Art’s role in influencing public sentiment, raising awareness, and inspiring policy reform is examined through visual, literary, and performing arts. Case studies demonstrate how artistic interventions have been instrumental in addressing health disparities, particularly in marginalized communities. The paper further reviews the methodologies used to evaluate art’s impact on health policy, emphasizing the need for mixed-method approaches that balance qualitative and quantitative research. Ultimately, the paper recommends future avenues for integrating art into health policy to foster community-driven innovation and more inclusive healthcare interventions.

Keywords: Art and health policy, public health, social change, artistic intervention, community health, health disparities.

CITE AS: Kakembo Aisha Annet (2024). Exploring the Impact of Art on Health Policy Changes. NEWPORT INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF LAW, COMMUNICATION AND LANGUAGES 4(3):10-14 https://doi.org/10.59298/NIJLCL/2024/4.3.101400