Change Over Time in Australian Newspaper Reporting of Drinking During Pregnancy: A Content Analysis (2000–2017)

2020 ◽  
Vol 55 (6) ◽  
pp. 690-697 ◽  
Author(s):  
Megan Cook ◽  
Geoffrey Leggat ◽  
Amy Pennay
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Content Analysis ◽  
News Media ◽  
Poisson Regression ◽  
Evidence Based ◽  
Poisson Regression Analysis ◽  
Media Messages ◽  
Newspaper Reporting ◽  
Changes Over Time ◽  
Over Time

Abstract Aims This paper analyses the content of news media messages on drinking during pregnancy in Australia over an 18-year period to understand whether and how the nature of messages communicated to women has changed over time. Methods Factiva was used to search Australian newspapers from 2000 to 2017, resulting in a sample of 1394 articles from the 18 major national and state-based newspapers. Content analysis of articles was undertaken, and Poisson regression analysis was used to assess changes over time. Results The largest number of articles on drinking during pregnancy was published in 2007. Themes that significantly increased over time included Harms to the Child (from 0.97% in 2008 to 29.69% in 2015) and Prevention Initiatives (from 0% in 2005 to 12.50% in 2017). Articles endorsing women not consuming alcohol during pregnancy significantly increased over time (from 20.69% in 2001 to 53.78% in 2013), matched by a decreasing trend in the proportion of articles presenting mixed advice (from 15.93% in 2009 to 0% in 2017). The largest number of articles adopted no position in relation to women’s consumption. Conclusions A stronger abstinence message during pregnancy has been communicated through Australian newspaper media over time. The mixed messaging and large number of articles not endorsing a position on consumption may reflect the inconclusiveness of the evidence on harms from low to moderate levels of alcohol consumption during pregnancy. Opportunities remain for researchers to work with public health advocates to disseminate balanced messages based on evidence-based research.

Arguments used by proponents and opponents in Brazil’s regulatory discussions of e-cigarettes and heated tobacco products

2021 ◽  
pp. tobaccocontrol-2021-056628
Author(s):  
Mônica Nunes-Rubinstein ◽  
Teresa Leão
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Content Analysis ◽  
Cigarette Smoking ◽  
Health Risks ◽  
Regulatory Agency ◽  
Economic Consequences ◽  
The Other ◽  
Tobacco Products ◽  
The Right ◽  
Over Time

ObjectivesTo identify proponents and opponents of the commercialisation and marketing of e-cigarettes and heated tobacco products (HTPs), identify the arguments used on both sides and compare how the arguments have changed over time, we analysed three policy discussions occurring in 2009, 2018 and 2019.MethodsWe conducted a content analysis of one document and six videos from these discussions, provided on the Brazilian Health Regulatory Agency website, or upon request.ResultsThe arguments most used by tobacco companies were related to claims that the use of e-cigarettes and HTPs is less harmful than conventional tobacco. Unions that support its commercialisation also argued that lifting the ban would prevent smuggling and guarantee their quality. On the other side, universities, medical and anti-tobacco institutions argued that such devices may have health risks, including the risk of inducing cigarette smoking. In 2009, most arguments belonged to the ‘health’ theme, while in 2018 and 2019 economic arguments and those related to morals and ethics were frequently used.ConclusionsThose that supported the commercialisation and marketing of e-cigarettes and HTPs first focused on arguments of harm reduction, while 10 years later the right to access and potential economic consequences also became common. Public health agents and academics must gather evidence to effectively respond to these arguments and discuss these policies, and must prepare themselves to use and respond to arguments related to moral and economic themes.

scholarly journals Identifying the Weak Foundation of Public Health Resilience forNational Disaster Policy in Indonesia’s Mid-term DevelopmentAgenda 2015–2019: A Policy Content Analysis

2020 ◽  
Vol 15 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Gita Miranda Warsito ◽  
Meiwita Budiharsana ◽  
Sharyn Burns
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Content Analysis ◽  
Natural Disasters ◽  
Evidence Based ◽  
Disaster Policy ◽  
Scientific Background ◽  
Development Agenda ◽  
The World ◽  
Policy Content ◽  
National Disaster

Indonesia is one of the most susceptible nations toward natural disasters in the world. Since 1992, approximately 37 tsunami incidents have occurred inIndonesia, with at least 1,244 cases of natural disasters during 2018. Despite the overwhelming impact of disasters on Indonesia, Public Health Resilience,as an approach to disaster countermeasures, has been poorly elaborated in Indonesia’s development agenda (National Mid-term Development Plan (NMDP),or Rencana Pembangunan Jangka Menengah Nasional (RPJMN), 2015 - 2019). By utilizing the method of policy content analysis, this study aimed to analyzethe policy background of Public Health Resilience against disasters in the NMDP 2015 - 2019 and National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA)’s, orBadan Nasional Penanggulangan Bencana (BNPB),Strategic Plan 2015 - 2019. The results showed that the NMDP 2015 - 2019 and NDMA‘s Strategic Plan2015 - 2019 lack the scientific background for Public Health Resilience building in Indonesia. Enhancing the scientific background in these plans will enhancefocus on evidence-based Public Health Resilience establishment.

The Evolution of Cost Rationalization—Explaining Cost Assessments

2019 ◽  
pp. 231-252
Author(s):  
Susan D. Franck
Keyword(s):  
Content Analysis ◽  
Evidence Based ◽  
Legal Authority ◽  
Relative Success ◽  
Perceived Equity ◽  
Dependent Model ◽  
Over Time

Earlier research identified that, although tribunals rarely cited legal authority and provided only minimal rationalization of their decisions, like the factor-dependent model, tribunals’ approaches varied. To facilitate an evidence-based dialogue about whether those findings persisted, Chapter 7 explores tribunals’ rationalization of cost decisions. It first assesses how many awards contained any rationalization for costs and identifies material gaps between non-final and final awards. Second, it conducts content analysis of tribunals’ costs rationalizations. Third, it explores whether tribunals’ ability to explain their cost decisions changed over time. While there was some evidence that tribunals improved in their cost rationalization, material gaps remained. Tribunals tended to focus upon parties’ relative success, perceived equity and reasonableness, and tribunal discretion, with part conduct during proceedings being of secondary consideration. Meanwhile, concerns involving public justice norms were rarely, if ever, used.

MODIFIED ZERO INFLATED POISSON REGRESSION ANALYSIS AND ITS APPLICATION TO PUBLIC HEALTH DATA

2019 ◽  
Vol 55 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-18
Author(s):  
Wan Muhamad Amir W. Ahmad ◽  
Nursyabiha Zafakali ◽  
Nor Azlida Aleng ◽  
Mohd Shafiq Ibrahim ◽  
Ruhaya Hasan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Regression Analysis ◽  
Poisson Regression ◽  
Health Data ◽  
Poisson Regression Analysis ◽  
Public Health Data

Newspaper reporting of mental illness

2017 ◽  
Vol 16 (2) ◽  
pp. 78-85 ◽  
Author(s):  
Namino Ottewell
Keyword(s):  
Mental Illness ◽  
Content Analysis ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Time Trend ◽  
Qualitative Content Analysis ◽  
Newspaper Coverage ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Personal Stories ◽  
Newspaper Reporting ◽  
Over Time

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to examine a time trend in newspaper reporting of mental illness in Japan between 1987 and 2014. Design/methodology/approach Four high-circulation national newspapers (the Yomiuri newspaper, the Asahi newspaper, the Mainichi newspaper and the Nikkei Newspaper) were selected for analysis. Articles were analysed using qualitative content analysis (n=448). Findings Whilst articles concerning the dangerousness of those with mental illness occupied a high proportion of coverage between 1987 and 2014, an overall shift is apparent whereby there is now more reporting of mental illness in relation to stress than in relation to dangerousness, particularly for depression. In contrast, schizophrenia was often reported in the context of violent crime. Information on the treatment, symptoms and prevalence of mental illness was rarely reported. Social implications While the nature of newspaper coverage of mental illness has been changing, there still is over-representation of dangerousness of mental illness, particularly of schizophrenia. For improving the public’s images of mental illness, it is hoped to reduce the proportion of reporting about dangerousness and to increase the proportion of reporting about treatment, symptoms and prevalence of mental illness and personal stories of those affected. Originality/value The present study is the first to examine changes in Japanese newspaper coverage over time and at the variation in reporting among diagnoses.

scholarly journals Factors associated with breakfasting in users of a public health service

2013 ◽  
Vol 26 (2) ◽  
pp. 195-203 ◽  
Author(s):  
Patrícia Pinheiro de Freitas ◽  
Raquel de Deus Mendonça ◽  
Aline Cristine Souza Lopes
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Health Promotion ◽  
Regression Analysis ◽  
Poisson Regression ◽  
Dietary Habits ◽  
Statistical Treatment ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Poisson Regression Analysis

OBJECTIVE: This study identified the sociodemographic, lifestyle, dietary and anthropometric factors of users of a public health promotion service who have breakfast regularly. METHODS: This cross-sectional study included all users aged 20 years or more who joined the service between March 2007 and December 2010. Their socioeconomic and anthropometric data, dietary habits and health status were investigated. Statistical treatment included the Chi-square, Mann-Whitney, Fisher's exact and Student's t tests and Poisson regression analysis (p<0.05). RESULTS: Most of the participants (87.1%, n=528) breakfasted often, especially those aged 48.5 years or more (p=0.041). Poisson regression analysis showed association between breakfasting often and not smoking (PR=1.45, 95%CI: 1.10-1.91), having a greater number of daily meals (PR=1.15, 95%CI: 1.06-1.25), appropriate intake of deep-fried foods (PR=1.12, 95%CI: 1.01-1.25), lower fat intake (PR=0.78, 95%CI: 0.68-0.89) and smaller prevalence of excess weight (PR=0.85, 95%CI: 0.78-0.92). CONCLUSION: The positive relationship found between breakfasting often and not smoking, appropriate food and nutrient intakes and a healthier body weight shows the need of emphasizing this meal in health services as a simple and doable health promotion strategy that helps to prevent and control chronic diseases.

‘Living with challenges in the shadow of diabetes’: An interview study among adults with diabetic peripheral neuropathy

2019 ◽  
Vol 40 (2) ◽  
pp. 73-80
Author(s):  
Ylva Wessman ◽  
Christel Bahtsevani
Keyword(s):  
Type 1 Diabetes ◽  
Content Analysis ◽  
Peripheral Neuropathy ◽  
Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy ◽  
Qualitative Content Analysis ◽  
Related Complication ◽  
Changes Over Time ◽  
Diabetes Related Complication ◽  
Over Time

Diabetic peripheral neuropathy is a diabetes-related complication with vague and progressive symptoms with few available treatments. The aim of this study was to describe the experiences of diabetic peripheral neuropathy among adults living with type 1 diabetes. Twelve interviews were performed and qualitative content analysis was used. The overarching theme ‘living with challenges in the shadow of diabetes’ substantiated by the categories ‘pay attention to changes over time’, ‘frequent needs to facilitate living’ and ‘burdens to manage’ represents a daily awareness of the complication where autodidactic strategies were implemented. The conclusion indicates that it might be beneficial if nurses in diabetes care initiate an open-minded dialogue with adults with diabetic peripheral neuropathy to highlight their experiences and to discuss further strategies to facilitate living.

scholarly journals Are newspapers’ news stories becoming more alike? Media content diversity in Belgium, 1983–2013

Journalism ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 20 (12) ◽  
pp. 1665-1683 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kathleen Beckers ◽  
Andrea Masini ◽  
Julie Sevenans ◽  
Miriam van der Burg ◽  
Julie De Smedt ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Content Analysis ◽  
Empirical Evidence ◽  
News Media ◽  
Media Content ◽  
Media Ownership ◽  
Similar Profile ◽  
News Stories ◽  
Content Diversity ◽  
Group Concentration ◽  
Over Time

In recent years, communication scholars have expressed concerns about the diversity of news media content. While we live in an era of ‘news abundance’ – the number of outlets and channels has increased enormously – the available news is argued to have become more of the same, but has it? As empirical evidence is lacking, this article verifies whether newspapers in Flanders (Belgium), over time, have indeed become less diverse in terms of the news stories they cover. Based on data from a longitudinal content analysis of nine Flemish newspapers at four points in time (1983, 1993, 2003, and 2013), it shows that (1) newspapers, in general, have not become more alike in terms of news stories; (2) newspapers with a similar profile (elite/popular) are less diverse than newspapers with dissimilar profiles; and (3) newspapers owned by the same media group (concentration of media ownership) are more alike than independently owned newspapers.

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