Promoting Health for All Kansans Through Mass Media: Lessons Learned From a Pilot Assessment of Student Ebola Perceptions

Chesser, Amy; Woods, Nikki Keene; Mattar, Jennifer; Craig, Timothy J.

doi:10.1017/dmp.2016.61

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“…The highest per- available on the internet and social media combined with the frequency participants reported use of these sources for health information highlights the need for increased public health messages and increased overall online presence on social media by health agencies and professionals. This study confirms some of the findings from a previous study using a similar methodology including the same types of sources for access to health information [9].…”

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“…The study design mirrored a previous study design by the authors which measured Ebola [9]. The survey was distributed to a convenience sample of college students enrolled in communication and health profession programs using the online Qualitrics® data collection software during an eight week period in spring 2017.…”

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“…Health literacy was screened using a tool developed by Chew, et al [10][11][12] consisting of three health literacy questions. Health literacy levels were calculated based on summed responses of the three questions and categorized as low, adequate and high health literacy consistent with previous methodology [9].…”

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Zika, Public Health, and Future Professionals: An Assessment of Student Knowledge, Media Utilization and Health Literacy Levels

Chesser¹,

Woods²,

Mattar³

et al. 2017

J Fam Med Dis Prev

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confidence: 99%

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confidence: 99%

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Zika, Public Health, and Future Professionals: An Assessment of Student Knowledge, Media Utilization and Health Literacy Levels

Chesser¹,

Woods²,

Mattar³

et al. 2017

J Fam Med Dis Prev

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“…To better meet the public information needs during the pandemic, prior studies have investigated general information needs and seeking behavior during the outbreaks of H1N1 (Wong and Sam, 2010), Ebola (Chesser et al , 2016) and Zika viruses (Bragazzi et al , 2017). Differing from them, this paper not only covered basic components of information-seeking behavior but also involved the obstacles encountered, expectations for improving information systems, as well as attitudes toward library health services.…”

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A study of Chinese college students' COVID-19-related information needs and seeking behavior

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Hao

Guo

et al. 2021

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PurposeTo better meet people's information needs under the public health crisis, this study explored the information needs and seeking behavior of college students in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic.Design/methodology/approachThis research utilized a survey and the convenience snowball sampling method. A sample of 400 college students was obtained.FindingsThe results revealed that college students have paid great attention to COVID-19-related information. They sought the information mainly for personal protection, obtaining the latest information and seeking information for family and friends. Their COVID-19-related information needs were diverse; at different stages, the concerns were different. Social media and mass media were both found to be the most useful tools for seeking COVID-19 information. Too much repetitive information, unclear authoritative and reliable informational sources, and difficulties in judging the authenticity of the information were the most common obstacles for them in information seeking. Nevertheless, the majority of the students agreed that they were very satisfied and somewhat satisfied with the current information services. This did not affect the students' understanding of the importance of health services provided by libraries.Originality/valueInsights into the people's information needs and information-seeking behavior of this study could help the information providers to offer appropriate information in better ways to improve the public's virus protection capabilities and maintain the stability of social order.

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“…This preliminary survey was nested in a larger investigation involving Zika knowledge and the media [10] and used similar methodology as a previous study which examined Ebola perceptions [11]. The survey was administered to a convenience sample of health profession and communication college students using the online Qualitrics® data collection software.…”

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Preliminary Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practice of Students: Zika Virus and Maternal Health

Woods¹

2018

CMPH

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PurposeTo assess student Zika virus knowledge, attitudes, and practice related to maternal health. In 2007 widespread human infection from the Zika virus became more widespread. As a result there has been increased public health concern worldwide. The Zika virus is associated with health problems and also economic losses. Design, setting and subjectsA preliminary survey of Zika knowledge, attitudes, and practice was administered to a convenience sample of college students. MeasuresA twenty-four question survey was modified from the World Health Organization. AnalysisDescriptive statistics were used. ResultsSixty-one (61) students completed the survey. The majority of respondents were female (85.7%, n=43), mean age of 27 years. No student responses were 100% accurate for signs/symptoms of Zika but most students could identify the majority of the symptoms.Over half (63.6%, n=21) supported access to abortions. The majority supported testing all pregnant women for Zika (75.0%, n=36), the development of a vaccine (89.4%, n=42) and most would get a Zika vaccine (68.1%, n=32). ConclusionIn an era of abundant information, the lack of consistent Zika health knowledge among students further highlights the importance of accurate and timely health information to improve maternal and child health.

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Promoting Health for All Kansans Through Mass Media: Lessons Learned From a Pilot Assessment of Student Ebola Perceptions

Cited by 5 publications

References 9 publications

Zika, Public Health, and Future Professionals: An Assessment of Student Knowledge, Media Utilization and Health Literacy Levels

Zika, Public Health, and Future Professionals: An Assessment of Student Knowledge, Media Utilization and Health Literacy Levels

A study of Chinese college students' COVID-19-related information needs and seeking behavior

Preliminary Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practice of Students: Zika Virus and Maternal Health

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