Use of social media for communicating about critical care topics: A Norwegian cross‐sectional survey

BACKGROUND The use of social media or social networking sites (SNS) is increasing across all age groups, and one of the primary motives of using SNS is to seek health-related information. Although previous research examining the effect of SNS use on depression exist, studies regarding the effect of SNS use for health purpose on depression is limited. OBJECTIVE Our study aims to explore the relationship between SNS use for health purpose and depression across the four age groups (18-34 years old, 35-49 years old, 50-64 years old, and above 65 years old). METHODS A sample of 6,789 adults aged 18 and older was extracted from a 2017 and 2018 Health Information National Trends Survey (HINTS). Univariate and bivariate analyses to examine the association between each variable and four age groups were conducted. Multiple linear regression analyses to predict depression level among participants with use of SNS for health purpose were conducted. RESULTS SNS use for health purpose and depression were positively associated for three age groups but not for those 65 years or older (=0.13, P<0.05; =0.08, P<0.05; =0.09, P<0.05). Income and self-reported health status indicated an inverse relationship for all age groups. The relationship with marital status differed based on age group with 18 and 34 years old showing an inverse relationship (=-0.13, P<0.01) while 65 years or older showing a positive relationship (=0.06, P<0.05). Gender was positively associated among those in the 35-49 years old (=0.09, P<0.05) and 65 years or older (=0.07, P<0.05). Being Non-Hispanic White was positively associated with depression among 50-64 years old (=0.07, P<0.001) and 65 years or older (=0.08, P<0.05). CONCLUSIONS Age-tailored education on determining accurate and reliable information shared via SNS is needed to reduce depressive symptoms.

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Faculty Use of Author Identifiers and Researcher Networking Tools

College & Research Libraries ◽

10.5860/crl.78.2.16580 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 78 (2) ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Clara Y. Tran ◽

Jennifer A. Lyon

Keyword(s):

Social Media ◽

Research Impact ◽

State University ◽

Cross Sectional Survey ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Social Media Platforms ◽

Low Levels ◽

Use Of Social Media ◽

Research Networking ◽

Faculty Surveys

This cross-sectional survey focused on faculty use and knowledge of author identifiers and researcher networking systems, and professional use of social media, at a large state university. Results from 296 completed faculty surveys representing all disciplines (9.3% response rate) show low levels of awareness and variable resource preferences. The most utilized author identifier was ORCID while ResearchGate, LinkedIn, and Google Scholar were the top profiling systems. Faculty also reported some professional use of social media platforms. The survey data will be utilized to improve library services and develop intra-institutional collaborations in scholarly communication, research networking, and research impact.

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Level of Knowledge in the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Cross-Sectional Survey of Canadian Medical Students

10.1101/2020.10.07.20208801 ◽

2020 ◽

Author(s):

Kacper Niburski ◽

Rachel Vaughan ◽

Elitsa Papazova ◽

Keith J. Todd

Keyword(s):

Social Media ◽

Medical Students ◽

High Rate ◽

Cross Sectional Survey ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Public Consumption ◽

New Information ◽

Daunting Task ◽

Public Health Information ◽

Use Of Social Media

AbstractBackgroundDuring health crises medical education is often derailed as was the case during the current COVID-19 pandemic. Medical trainees face the daunting task of having to gather, filter and synthesize new information about the evolving situation often without the standardized resources they are used to.MethodsWe surveyed Canadian medical students, in the hardest hit province of Quebec, on how they were acquiring knowledge as well as what they knew of the pandemic. Google Forms was used, with the survey being distributed to each medical school in Quebec (McGill, ULaval, Udem) both through email and through social media pages for each class year. Two analyses, Mann-Whitney and ANOVA tests, were performed for year of study and degree obtained.ResultsWe received responses from 111 medical students from three universities, which represents 5% of the students invited to complete the survey. Students reported using mass media most frequently (83%) and also had a high rate of use of social media (to gather information about the pandemic. They rated these resources low in terms of their trustworthiness despite the high rates of use (average 2.91 and 2.03 of 5 respectively). Medical students also endorsed using more formal resources like public health information, scientific journals and faculty-provided information that they trusted more, however, they accessed these resources at lower rates. Of note, medical students had correct answered 60% of COVID-19 prevention strategies, 73% clinical correct answers, 90% epidemiological correct answers. Additionally, students who were training in the larger city of Montreal, where the worst of the outbreak was focused, tended to significantly perform better (p<0.0001) than their colleagues who were not located there.ConclusionThese finding indicate a wide use of information resources intended for public consumption rather than more rigorous and trustworthy sources. Furthermore, there seems to be a knowledge gap amongst medical students responding to this survey that suggests an opportunity to improve the delivery of educational content during this rapidly evolving pandemic.

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Brief report: social media as a tool for scientific updating at the time of COVID pandemic

10.1101/2020.06.12.20127555 ◽

2020 ◽

Author(s):

Rita Murri ◽

Francesco Vladimiro Segala ◽

Pierluigi Del Vecchio ◽

Antonella Cingolani ◽

Eleonora Taddei ◽

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Keyword(s):

Social Media ◽

Medical Information ◽

Rapid Evolution ◽

Age Groups ◽

Daily Practice ◽

Cross Sectional Survey ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Medical Specialties ◽

The Face ◽

Use Of Social Media

AbstractIn the face of the rapid evolution of the COVID-19 pandemic, healthcare professionals on the frontline are in urgent need of frequent updates in the accomplishment of their practice. Hence, clinicians started to search for prompt, valid information on sources parallel to academic journals publications. Aim of this work is to investigate the extent of this phenomenon.We administered an anonymous online cross-sectional survey to 645 Italian clinicians. 369 questionnaires were returned. 19,5% (n=72) of respondents were younger than 30 years-old; 49,3% (n=182) worked in Infectious Diseases, Internal Medicine or Respiratory Medicine departments, 11.5% (n=42) in Intensive Care Unit and 7.4% (n=27) were general practitioner. 70% (n=261) of respondents reported that their use of social media to seek medical information increased during the pandemic. 39.3% (n = 145) consistently consulted Facebook groups and 53.1% (n = 196) Whatsapp chats. 47% (n = 174) of respondents reported that information shared on social media had a consistent impact on their daily practice. In the present study, we found no difference in social media usage between age groups or medical specialties.Given the urgent need for scientific update in face of the present health emergency, these findings may help understanding how clinicians access new evidences and implement them in their daily practice.

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A Cross-sectional Online Survey on Knowledge, Attitude, and Perception of COVID-19 among Ghanaians

10.21203/rs.3.rs-74512/v1 ◽

2020 ◽

Author(s):

Ebenezer Akuoko ◽

Cyril Alando

Keyword(s):

Social Media ◽

Online Survey ◽

Cross Sectional Survey ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Related Information ◽

Prevention Interventions ◽

The Government ◽

Use Of Social Media ◽

Continuous Use ◽

Descriptive Statistical Analysis

Abstract This study examined knowledge, attitude, and perceptions of COVID-19 among Ghanaians. A cross-sectional survey was conducted using Google forms to recruit 503 participants over six weeks. We performed descriptive statistical analysis, and presented results in tables/charts. From the results, 66.4% of respondents depended on social media for COVID-19 related information, and 59.8% mostly heard/read about preventive measures in all COVID-19 information heard/read. Knowledge was adequate, but with noticeable gaps. Attitude was generally positive, with 84.1% willing to accept reintegration of treated COVID-19 patients. Perceptions were healthy, with only 3.8% perceiving insusceptibility. We conclude that these findings contribute significantly to the literature on COVID-19 in Ghana. We recommend the continuous use of social media by the Government of Ghana and relevant stakeholders for COVID-19 communications, and further research in the general population for evidence based COVID-19 prevention interventions in Ghana.

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Social media use and information-sharing behaviour of university students

IFLA Journal ◽

10.1177/0340035221991564 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 034003522199156

Author(s):

Iqra Bashir ◽

Amara Malik ◽

Khalid Mahmood

Keyword(s):

Social Media ◽

University Students ◽

Academic Discipline ◽

Original Research ◽

Cross Sectional Survey ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Domains Of Life ◽

Social Media Platforms ◽

Use Of Social Media ◽

Types Of Information

Social media has evolved over the last decade as a key driver for sharing and acquiring information in various domains of life. The increasing popularity of social media raises a number of questions regarding the extent of its use and the types of information shared. This study is designed to answer these questions by investigating university students’ use of social media in terms of commonly used social media platforms, frequency of use and the types of information shared. It also looks at differences of opinion based on gender, academic discipline and programme of study. The study is based on a cross-sectional survey; a structured questionnaire was developed and data was collected from 400 students at four universities in Faisalabad, Pakistan. The findings indicate that the majority of the students were frequent users of social media and visited platforms daily or several times a day. WhatsApp, Facebook and YouTube were the most widely used social media platforms. Male students tended to use social media more frequently than their female counterparts. This study will serve as a guideline for further research as it addresses an untouched area from a local perspective and reports original research.

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Applying the Uses and Gratifications Model to Examine Consequences of Social Media Addiction

Social Media + Society ◽

10.1177/20563051211019003 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 7 (2) ◽

pp. 205630512110190

Author(s):

Amber L. Ferris ◽

Erin E. Hollenbaugh ◽

Paul A. Sommer

Keyword(s):

Social Media ◽

Structural Equation ◽

Uses And Gratifications ◽

Equation Modeling ◽

Interpersonal Interaction ◽

Cross Sectional Survey ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Individual Traits ◽

Use Of Social Media ◽

Personal Understanding

The purpose of this research is to test the uses and gratifications model (U&G) with respect to addictive outcomes for young adult social media users. Two cross-sectional survey studies were completed with college students aged 18–25 years. Study 1 applied path analysis with regression to determine how individual traits, motives, and dependency related to intrusive and emotional consequences of addiction ( N = 373). Results indicated that, among other predictor variables, being dependent on social media for personal understanding was associated with increased emotional consequences of addiction. In Study 2, the functional alternative of interpersonal interaction and frequency of social media use were included to more fully test the U&G model with structural equation modeling ( N = 446). Interpersonal interaction was a significant predictor in the intrusive consequences model. Participants who reported engaging in more offline interpersonal interactions that engaged in heavy use of social media found it to be more intrusive in their lives. In addition, being dependent on social media to understand oneself mediated the relationships between various motives and emotional consequences of addiction. Taken together, results of these studies supported U&G. Contextual age variables were found to be related to motives, dependency, and addictive consequences. In addition, motives in both studies were important variables in explaining addictive consequences.

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A cross-sectional survey of Social Media Anxiety among students of University of Nigeria

10.1101/666701 ◽

2019 ◽

Author(s):

Deborah O. Aluh ◽

Thelma Chukwuobasi ◽

Adaobi U. Mosanya

Keyword(s):

Social Media ◽

Social Anxiety ◽

University Students ◽

Undergraduate Students ◽

Statistical Significance ◽

Cross Sectional Survey ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Media Usage ◽

Social Media Platforms ◽

Use Of Social Media

AbstractBackgroundSocial anxiety is one of the most prevalent and disabling anxiety disorders with lifetime prevalence rates ranging from 2 to 16% s in different populations. Considering the rising use of social media among university students, it is necessary to assess their social anxiety as a result of the use of social media platforms since social anxiety can affect social interaction in social mediaMethodsThe current study employed a cross-sectional descriptive approach and was carried out among undergraduate students of University of Nigeria, Nsukka. The Social Anxiety Scale for Social Media Users (SAS-SMU) which is a data collection tool to assess levels of social anxiety experienced by university students while using social media platforms was used in the current study. Data were analyzed with IBM Statistical Products and Service Solutions (SPSS) for Windows, Version 20.0.ResultsA total of 228 out of the 380 questionnaires distributed were filled and returned (60% response rate). Social media usage was highest for WhatsApp (4.4±0.902) and Facebook (3.3±1.055). Social media anxiety was higher in females (69.00±12.59) than males (68.42±12.06) although this difference did not reach statistical significance (t = −0.356, p = 0.864). Social media usage was higher in females (35.02±5.04) than males (34.58±6.01) but the difference did not reach statistical significance (t = −0.603, p = 0.314). There was a non-significant negative association between Social media usage and social media anxiety (r = –0.051, p = 0.4450). More than half of the students (55.7%, n = 127) had social media anxiety.ConclusionIn conclusion, there was a negative non-significant correlation between social media usage and social anxiety. Investigations regarding social anxiety in social media are scarce from low and middle income countries and this is the first from an African country.

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Awareness and Readiness of Librarians towards the Use of Social Media for Information Service Delivery in Higher Institutions of Learning in Bauchi State

American International Journal of Social Science Research ◽

10.46281/aijssr.v4i2.391 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 4 (2) ◽

pp. 153-157

Author(s):

Asma’u Muhammad Yusuf

Keyword(s):

Social Media ◽

Service Delivery ◽

Quantitative Research ◽

Survey Design ◽

Information Service ◽

Cross Sectional Survey ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Efficient Information ◽

Use Of Social Media ◽

Higher Institutions

This paper examines the librarians’ awareness of social media, types of social media used by librarians, perception and readiness of librarians towards the use of social media, the level of use of social media and factors facilitating the use of social media in higher institutions library in Bauchi state. The rationale behind the subject matter (social media) was to expose librarians to the potentials of the use of social media in the library, particularly with regards to effective and efficient information service delivery to meet the ever growing demands and needs of sophisticated users. In doing this, quantitative research methodology using cross-sectional survey design was used which helped the researcher gather large amount of data that can be easily organised and manipulated into reports for analysis. A well developed and structured questionnaire was used to generate data from the respondents.

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Religiosity and Its Impact on Twitter Use and Viewing of Islamic Reality Television Shows among University Students in Malaysia (Pengaruh Keagamaan Terhadap Penggunaan Twitter dan Tontonan Program Realiti Islamik Dikalangan Pelajar Universiti di Malaysi)

Journal of Islam in Asia <span style="font-size: 0.6em">(E-ISSN: 2289-8077)</span> ◽

10.31436/jia.v15i3.709 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 15 (3) ◽

pp. 356-382

Author(s):

Tengku Siti Aisha Tengku Mohd Azzman Shariffadeen ◽

Aini Maznina A. Manaf

Keyword(s):

Social Media ◽

Undergraduate Students ◽

Role Models ◽

Television Viewing ◽

Reality Television ◽

Cross Sectional Survey ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Uses And Gratification ◽

Reality Show ◽

Use Of Social Media

Islamic reality shows presents an alternative brand of entertainment for the Malaysian Muslim community. This television genre can also be perceived as an innovative form of da’wah. Through watching these shows, television viewers interested in faith-based content can increase their religious knowledge, educate themselves on the Islamic beliefs and practices, and identify with suitable Muslim role models featured on these shows. Thus, a major focus of this study is to examine use of social media and television viewing related to Islamic reality shows among Malaysian undergraduate students. The uses and gratification approach postulates that individual differences, such as viewer religiosity may influence media selection and use. Therefore, we propose that those who perceive religion more positively would be more interested in da’wah content, and would therefore be more likely to use Twitter to follow accounts related to the show. A cross-sectional survey is carried out among undergraduate students enrolled in introductory Islamic revealed knowledge and human sciences courses from the International Islamic University of Malaysia (N = 321). Among others, findings indicate that religious individuals are more likely to follow the Twitter account of their favorite Islamic reality show. Also, while viewer religiosity initially influenced frequency of viewing Islamic reality shows, those who tweeted frequently about the show is also more likely to view Islamic reality shows frequently. Finally, those who gratified their relaxation needs by following their favorite Islamic reality show personality on Twitter is more likely to view the show frequently. The repercussions of these findings on the role of religiosity and its effects on social media use and television viewing, based on the uses and gratification perspective is discussed in the paper. Keywords: Islamic Reality Shows, Religiosity, Television Viewing, Twitter Following Motivations, Uses and Gratification theory. Abstrak Program realiti Islamik merupakan alternatif buat penggemar rancangan hiburan berunsur keagamaan di Malaysia. Genre program televisyen ini juga boleh dipergunakan sebagai salah satu cara untuk berdakwah mengenai Islam. Dengan menonton program realiti Islamik, penonton boleh memupuk minat terhadap Islam, meningkatkan pengetahuan tentang Islam, mempelajari ilmu Islam dengan lebih mudah dan mengenali secara lebih dekat pendakwah muda yang terlibat dalam rancangan berkenaan. Oleh itu, salah satu objektif utama kajian ini ialah untuk meneliti penggunaan media sosial dan tontonan program realiti Islamik dikalangan pelajar universiti Malaysia. Bersandarkan theori uses and gratification, tingkahlaku dan latar belakang penonton memainkan peranan penting dalam mempengaruhi penggunaan media dikalangan individu. Dengan itu, kami menyarankan bahawa mereka yang mempunyai persepsi yang lebih positif terhadap agama akan mempunyai minat yang lebih mendalam terhadap agama, dan jesteru itu lebih cenderung untuk menggunakan Twitter untuk mendapatkan maklumat tentang program tersebut. Borang soal selidik telah disebarkan dikalangan pelajar Universiti Islam Antarabangsa Malaysia yang sedang mengikuti kursus asas dalam bidang sains sosial dan ilmu wahyu (N = 321). Dapatan kajian menunjukkan bahawa mereka yang berminat dengan agama lebih cenderung untuk mengikut akaun Twitter peserta program realiti Islamik. Juga, frekuensi menonton program realiti Islamik lebih dipengaruhi oleh kadar penggunaan Twitter berbanding dengan kadar keagamaan. Akhir sekali, mereka yang mempunya persepsi bahawa program realiti Islamik adalah program televisyen yang santai akan lebih cenderung untuk menonton program itu dimasa hadapan. Impak dapatan kajian terhadap theori uses and gratification serta pengaruh keagamaan terhadap pengunaaan media sosial dan kecenderungan untuk menonton program realiti Islamik di kaca televisyen akan dibincangkan dengan lebih mendalam. Kata Kunci: Program realiti Islamik, Keagamaan, Tontonan Televisyen, Motivasi Penggunaan Twitter, Theori Uses and Gratification.

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