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Rather, it is equally important to undertake efforts to impact social, environmental, and political factors. Having a clear understanding of the inner workings of the legislative process enhances one’s ability to effectively influence policy. It is important to know who can use information from public health and related professions, what type of information to provide, when, and how. With that in mind, this article provides a conceptual framework for how to get state legislators to pay attention to information from the field and how to effectively navigate the legislative process. It provides examples of what health educators can do to influence public policy and highlights some of the issues that health educators might address.  \nINTRODUCTION  \nA range of individuals in health care and health education are increasingly being admonished to influence not just individual behavioral change, but community and societal change as well. This renewed call to influence public policy requires familiarity with legislative processes and advocacy. Huntington1 (p. 241) argues that “the process of legislative advocacy…should be viewed as an integral part of public health”; and further acknowledges that “successful legislative advocacy requires a general understanding of the legislative process and the needs of politicians combined with effective communications strategy.”There is little doubt that public health professionals and health educators need knowledge, preparation and experience to develop the skills required to be successful in advocacy efforts.2-4 Having incorrect information or a lack of knowledge about the policy process can result in a lack of understanding and/ or frustration with and about policy mak-  \ning. It can also cause an individual to underestimate their power to influence the policy process and to misinterpret the most appropriate times and methods for taking action.5  \nThis article highlights a conceptual foundation for considering how to get state legislators to use the information that one has to offer and how to effectively navigate the legislative process. It provides examples of what health educators can do to influence public policy and highlights some of the issues that health educators might address. The importance of paying attention to the different access points for providing information to assist state policy makers in the development of legislation is also highlighted. In essence, the article outlines strategies for getting inside the legislative process; and contributes to the literature on advocacy processes and strategies that health educators can use to advance their causes. The article builds on commonly accepted knowledge and provides additional  \ninsights from seminal and emerging research in the political science, social work and public health literature.  \nGETTING STARTED IN LEGISLATIVE ADVOCACY  \nGaler-Unti, Tappe et al.2 provide a clear, concise and accurate framework for getting started in advocacy that focuses on several broad strategies.  \n1. Voting  \n2. Electioneering (becoming or supporting a political candidate)  \n3. Lobbying  \na. Direct  \nb. Integration of grassroots lobbying into direct lobbying efforts  \n4. Gathering and disseminating information  \nCynthia Jackson-Elmoore, PhD, MPA, is with Michigan State University, 242 Baker Hall, East Lansing, MI 48824; [E-mail: jacks174@msu.edu](E-mail: jacks174@msu.edu)  \nCynthia Jackson-Elmoore  \n5. Engaging the media  \na. One dimensional, directed away from the individual engaging in the activity (e.g., writing letters to news editors and/or oped articles)  \nb. Two way exchange between the media and the individual engaging in the activity (e.g., responding to media requests for information, issuing news releases, developing and sustaining work","cbCaihjDocHOPHCh","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaihjDocHOPHCh","pdf",149415,11,"English","# ABSTRACT\n# INTRODUCTION\n# GETTING STARTED IN LEGISLATIVE ADVOCACY","[{\"question\":\"Why does public health advocacy extend beyond individual behavior change?\",\"answer\":\"Because policy influence must also address social, environmental, and political factors that shape health outcomes.\"},{\"question\":\"What does the article say is needed to effectively influence policy?\",\"answer\":\"A clear understanding of the legislative process, including who can use public health information, what information to provide, and when and how to provide it.\"},{\"question\":\"What broad strategies are highlighted for starting in legislative advocacy?\",\"answer\":\"Voting, electioneering, lobbying (direct and integrating grassroots into direct efforts), gathering and disseminating information, and engaging the media.\"}]","Influencing State Policy - Information, Access and Timing | PDF",28]