Characteristics and influences of H1N1 communication on college students

Koskan, Alexis; Foster, Caroline; Karlis, Jack; Rose, India D.; Tanner, Andrea

doi:10.1108/09653561211256134

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“…Social media was found to be the most useful way to seek COVID-19 information, especially the Microblog, WeChat and professional medical community. The wide use of social media in health information seeking for college students can be seen in Ryan's work (Prybutok and Ryan, 2015), Koskan's work (Koskan et al , 2012). It is not only due to the reason that social media is a free, open and convenient two-way communication platform but also those health-related organizations, government organizations, mass media and other organizations have applied social media (such as having an official WeChat account) and web technology to expand their reach to audiences.…”

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

Huang

Hao

Guo

et al. 2021

AJIM

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

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Guo

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“…Previous hurricane evacuation data reflects that most evacuees stay with relatives or friends [64]. Many college students mentioned evacuating to where their parents live and is important to note since students may in some cases rely on parents for risk-related information more so than media or other interpersonal sources [44].…”

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“…The sources of risk information have changed as technology has advanced over the years [44]. For example, in 2010 students were more likely to receive information from family, friends, and television and less likely to receive it from university flyers, professors, or course content [45].…”

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“…For example, in 2010 students were more likely to receive information from family, friends, and television and less likely to receive it from university flyers, professors, or course content [45]. However, in 2012 students preferred to receive emergency preparedness information directly from their school via texts and emails [44]. These results were proven a few years prior when a tornado touched down near the Mississippi State University campus, and most of the students stated they first heard of the tornado through university alert messages [46].…”

Section: College Students: Risk Informationmentioning

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Disaster Preparedness among Service Dog Puppy- Raisers (Human Subject Sample)

DeYoung

Farmer

Callaro

et al. 2020

Animals

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Little is known about the ways in which puppy raisers engage in disaster preparedness for their puppies (or “guide dogs in training”). The aim of this research is to understand disaster preparedness among service dog puppy raisers. A web-based survey was distributed to people raising puppies in a service dog training program (n = 53 complete survey responses). Questions in the survey included items about disaster preparedness and plans for canine safety in hazards events. Out of those who said they had an evacuation plan for their puppy in training, 59% stated they would put the dog in their vehicles for evacuating to safety in the event of a hurricane or other disaster. The odds of first-time puppy raisers who considered evacuation for Hurricane Irma in 2017 was 15.3 times the odds of repeat raisers. Over half the raisers reported that they did not have a disaster kit. Additionally, 82% of respondents indicated that having a service puppy in training makes them feel safer. These results can be used as a foundation for service dog organizations in disaster preparedness among their puppy raiser volunteers and in designing recruitment messages for new volunteers.

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“…Having accurate and timely communication from credible organizations is crucial in times of disasters so that the public receives information about the health risks involved and actions they need to take (Bradley et al, 2014;Glik, 2007). Public health agencies serve as authorities during emergencies and are responsible for communicating information to enable and empower communities to protect themselves (Gesser-Edelsburg et al, 2014;Koskan et al, 2012). Risk communication represents this exchange of information about the existence, form, and severity of risks Substances and Disease Registry, 1997).…”

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Developing an evaluation tool for disaster risk messages

Bergeron

Friedman

2015

Disaster Prevention and Management

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Purpose – Risk communication is a critical component of individual health decision making and behavior. In disaster situations, it is crucial that risk-related messages are communicated accurately and that they reach and inform target audiences about the steps they can take to protect their health. Despite a global recognition of the importance of risk communication in responding to disasters, there remains a dearth of evidence on how to evaluate the effectiveness of risk communication messages. The purpose of this paper is to develop and assess a pilot tool to evaluate the effectiveness of disaster risk messages. Design/methodology/approach – A pilot evaluation tool was developed using the existing risk communication literature. An expert assessment of the tool was conducted using an open-ended survey and a focus group discussion with 18 experts at the Public Health Agency of Canada in February 2013. Findings – The tool measures content, reach, and comprehension of the message. It is intended to be a quick, internal evaluation tool for use during a disaster or emergency. The experts acknowledged the practicality of the tool, while also recognizing evaluation challenges. Research limitations/implications – This pilot exploratory tool was assessed using a relatively small sample of experts. Practical implications – This tool offers public health and disaster preparedness practitioners a promising approach for evaluating and improving the communication and management of future public health emergencies. Originality/value – This is the first practical tool developed to evaluate risk communication messages in disaster situations.

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Characteristics and influences of H1N1 communication on college students

Cited by 11 publications

References 28 publications

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

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

Disaster Preparedness among Service Dog Puppy- Raisers (Human Subject Sample)

Developing an evaluation tool for disaster risk messages

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