Cancer Coverage in Mass-circulating Canadian Women’s Magazines

Hoffman‐Goetz, Laurie; MacDonald, Megan

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“…It can be argued that women's magazines do not have an educational role because their readership purchases this kind of literature for pleasure and distraction. Yet, the influence of the media, and popular magazines in particular, in shaping the opinions and views of their readers is undeniable 15,25–29. Therefore the authors and editors of women's magazines should be aware of their responsibility to provide accurate information for their readership on this as well as other women's health topics.…”

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“…Yet, the influence of the media, and popular magazines in particular, in shaping the opinions and views of their readers is undeniable. 15,[25][26][27][28][29] Therefore the authors and editors of women's magazines should be aware of their responsibility to provide accurate information for their readership on this as well as other women's health topics.…”

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What do popular Spanish women's magazines say about caesarean section? A 21‐year survey

Torloni

Mansilla

Merialdi

et al. 2014

BJOG

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ObjectivesCaesarean section (CS) rates are increasing worldwide and maternal request is cited as one of the main reasons for this trend. Women's preferences for route of delivery are influenced by popular media, including magazines. We assessed the information on CS presented in Spanish women's magazines.DesignSystematic review.SettingWomen's magazines printed from 1989 to 2009 with the largest national distribution.SampleArticles with any information on CS.MethodsArticles were selected, read and abstracted in duplicate. Sources of information, scientific accuracy, comprehensiveness and women's testimonials were objectively extracted using a content analysis form designed for this study.Main outcome measuresAccuracy, comprehensiveness and sources of information.ResultsMost (67%) of the 1223 selected articles presented exclusively personal opinion/birth stories, 12% reported the potential benefits of CS, 26% mentioned the short-term and 10% mentioned the long-term maternal risks, and 6% highlighted the perinatal risks of CS. The most frequent short-term risks were the increased time for maternal recovery (n = 86), frustration/feelings of failure (n = 83) and increased post-surgical pain (n = 71). The most frequently cited long-term risks were uterine rupture (n = 57) and the need for another CS in any subsequent pregnancy (n = 42). Less than 5% of the selected articles reported that CS could increase the risks of infection (n = 53), haemorrhage (n = 31) or placenta praevia/accreta in future pregnancies (n = 6). The sources of information were not reported by 68% of the articles.ConclusionsThe portrayal of CS in Spanish women's magazines is not sufficiently comprehensive and does not provide adequate important information to help the readership to understand the real benefits and risks of this route of delivery.

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confidence: 99%

What do popular Spanish women's magazines say about caesarean section? A 21‐year survey

Torloni

Mansilla

Merialdi

et al. 2014

BJOG

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“…In addition, studies indicate that women’s magazines have devoted most of their attention to breast cancer, despite the fact that, in 1987, lung cancer, a cancer caused almost exclusively by tobacco smoking, surpassed breast cancer as the leading cancer-related cause of death among women (U.S. Department of Health and Human Services 2001; Tobler, Wilson, and Napolitano 2009; Hoffman-Goetz et al 1997; Hoffman-Goetz and MacDonald 1999). Because the media are a key source of health information for women, perhaps this inattention explains why women underestimate the disease effects of tobacco use (Moran, Glazier, and Armstrong 2003; Oncken et al 2005; Luker et al 1996; Meischke et al 2002).…”

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Creating the “Desired Mindset”: Philip Morris's Efforts to Improve Its Corporate Image Among Women

McDaniel

Malone

2009

Women & Health

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Through analysis of tobacco company documents, we explored how and why Philip Morris sought to enhance its corporate image among American women. Philip Morris regarded women as an influential group. To improve its image among women, while keeping tobacco off their organizational agendas, the company sponsored women’s groups and programs. It also sought to appeal to women it defined as “active moms” by advertising its commitment to domestic violence victims. It was more successful in securing women’s organizations as allies than active moms. Increasing tobacco’s visibility as a global women’s health issue may require addressing industry influence.

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“…Stories from additional newspapers and television stations or from other media channels, such as women's magazines, may have presented different or more comprehensive information about HPV. Because smaller newspapers often rely on wire services or larger newspapers for stories, and because it has been shown that women's magazines offer incomplete health coverage,35–38 we believe that the stories selected for this analysis were likely of equal or higher quality compared with those featured in other media. Therefore, it is likely that the patterns of missing information we identified are present in stories from other sources as well as the stories we examined.…”

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News media coverage of human papillomavirus

Anhang¹,

Stryker²,

Wright³

et al. 2004

Cancer

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BACKGROUND Now that human papillomavirus (HPV) DNA testing is being incorporated into cervical cancer screening programs, salient and accurate media information about HPV will be crucial to inform women's screening choices and to manage psychosocial responses to HPV DNA test results. METHODS The authors conducted a content analysis of 111 news stories about HPV from the 10 most circulated newspapers and from 3 major television networks for the period from January 1995 through July 2002. Stories were assessed for predominant theme (STD, cancer, or new tests); information about symptoms, transmission, prevention, and cancer‐causing properties of HPV; screening test descriptions; and recommended screening guidelines. RESULTS Thirty‐six percent of stories primarily were about new tests for HPV or cervical cancer, 30% of stories focused on cervical cancer or its link to HPV, and 27% of stories emphasized sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) or genital warts. Seventy‐nine percent of stories mentioned that HPV is an STD, and 50% of stories reported that HPV is very common. Twenty‐six percent of stories reported that most women with HPV will not develop cervical carcinoma. Of 81 stories that mentioned a screening test for HPV or cervical carcinoma, 38% reported the sensitivity of the test; 30% mentioned wrong, uncertain, or unnecessary test results; and 25% mentioned consequences of such results. CONCLUSIONS Media coverage of HPV could better fulfill women's educational needs by including information about low‐risk and high‐risk types of HPV and their differing links to cervical cancer; describing HPV prevention, transmission, and symptoms; explaining the benefits and consequences of HPV testing; and outlining the latest screening guidelines in every story. Cancer 2004;100:308–14. © 2003 American Cancer Society.

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Cancer Coverage in Mass-circulating Canadian Women’s Magazines

Cited by 31 publications

References 20 publications

What do popular Spanish women's magazines say about caesarean section? A 21‐year survey

What do popular Spanish women's magazines say about caesarean section? A 21‐year survey

Creating the “Desired Mindset”: Philip Morris's Efforts to Improve Its Corporate Image Among Women

News media coverage of human papillomavirus

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