This study uses the framing theory to analyse dimensions being conveyed in the coverage of COVID-19 in Kenya and Tanzania between February 2020 and April 2020. A quantitative analysis of the Daily Nation and Citizen newspapers showed different patterns of framing of the virus. Specifically, this analysis focuses on multiple frames used by the two newspapers with respect to the following topical categories: context, basic information, preventive information, treatment information, medical research, Social context, Economic context, Political context, personal stories and other. Although the Daily Nation published more stories than the Citizen Newspaper, only the frame personal stories were significantly higher in the Daily Nation compared to Citizen Newspapers.
Immigration was a salient feature of Trump and Brexit campaigns in 2016. In view of this, the study assumes that media coverage of Middle Eastern and African (MEA) migrants in international press might deteriorate. Extracting contents from Bloomberg Businessweek, Time and The Economist magazines for the years 2016–2018, the phenomenon was investigated using quantitative content analysis and qualitative textual analysis methods. The findings showed that MEA migrants are positively framed. However, the metaphors and language of constructing the image of these migrant groups belie the positive frames, making references to migrants’ values, cultural backgrounds, faith, and origins in a way that dehumanises and capable of generating hostile attitudes towards them. Of the categories of sources used, politicians’ voices and quotes dominated the coverage with references to the political actors of the 2016 epochal events, while the voices of MEA migrants are underrepresented. What these findings suggest is that not only did the 2016 Brexit and Trump immigration discourses influenced MEA migrants’ portrayals, they also indicated that the media is still manufacturing consent with regards to immigration coverage.
Objectives: The aim of the study was to assess user acceptability in patients and caregivers with an electronic application designed to input patient reported outcome (ePRO) data, in this instance, the health-related quality of life instrument PROQOL-HIV, prior to clinical consultation. A feature of the application will enable the transfer of ePRO data into clinical software and the patient's medical record. The aim being to systematically collect ePRO data that can be referenced during a clinical consultation. MethOds: Thirty-six semi-directive interviews were conducted in several hospitals in France and a private clinic in Australia to determine the initial user acceptability of such an application. In the first part of the interviews researchers described the purpose of the application and questioned patients (n= 25) and doctors (n= 11) about their computer usage habits and capabilities, their views on envisaged benefits or harms. Results: The patients' showed interest in using electronic health applications in general and in the potential capabilities of the prototype that was demonstrated. Patients envisaged an 'efficiency gain' for themselves and for the doctor if the volume of data transmitted was not 'overwhelming'. Many of the doctors were already using eHealth applications. The application was perceived as potentially time saving during medical consultations but on the other hand could be time consuming if data was voluminous. Doctors asked for a clear presentation of meaningful scores. Confidentiality was a major concern for French patients, particularly migrants; and doctors, but was less striking among Australian interviewees who had confidence in data protection processes. cOnclusiOns: The qualitative study was an important part of the app development. Integration of user's opinions on different aspects of the app such as confidentiality and the result presentation should make the development more efficient.Objectives: To define the added value that digital technology can bring to health and social care by its ability to improve diagnosis via biosensors; enabling physicians, patients and carers to access information online, share experiences and identify treatment options. To assess the extent to which payers would pay for wearable technology to improve health and social care. To identify conflicting interests between stakeholders. MethOds: Primary research was conducted with payers (n= 100), using an online survey across EU5 to collect insight at national and regional levels from payers and physicians. A review of studies including workshops and interview programmes carried out by GfK in this area gives additional qualitative insight. Results: Seven key issues were identified: 1) Data ownership/analysis, 2) technology integration into disease management process, 3) limitations of moving from "simple monitoring" (information) to "intervention" to "prediction", 4) "value" measurement and assessment, 5) who are the payers for such technology? 6) payers' willingness to pay (WTP) for "value", 7) what ar...
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