scholarly journals The Role of the Public Health Official in Communicating Public Health Information

2007 ◽  
Vol 97 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. S93-S97 ◽  
Author(s):  
Enrique Regidor ◽  
Luis de la Fuente ◽  
Juan L. Gutiérrez-Fisac ◽  
Salvador de Mateo ◽  
Cruz Pascual ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Health Information ◽  
Public Health Official ◽  
Health Official ◽  
The Public ◽  
Public Health Information

Transforming The Public Health Information Infrastructure

2002 ◽  
Vol 21 (6) ◽  
pp. 45-56 ◽  
Author(s):  
John R. Lumpkin ◽  
Margaret S. Richards
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Health Information ◽  
Information Infrastructure ◽  
The Public ◽  
Public Health Information

scholarly journals World leaders’ usage of Twitter in response to the COVID-19 pandemic: a content analysis

2020 ◽  
Vol 42 (3) ◽  
pp. 510-516 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sohaib R Rufai ◽  
Catey Bunce
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Content Analysis ◽  
Health Information ◽  
Inclusion Criteria ◽  
Group Of Seven ◽  
Health Measures ◽  
Twitter Data ◽  
Public Health Information ◽  
Effective Public Health

ABSTRACT Background It is crucial that world leaders mount effective public health measures in response to COVID-19. Twitter may represent a powerful tool to help achieve this. Here, we explore the role of Twitter as used by Group of Seven (G7) world leaders in response to COVID-19. Methods This was a qualitative study with content analysis. Inclusion criteria were as follows: viral tweets from G7 world leaders, attracting a minimum of 500 ‘likes’; keywords ‘COVID-19’ or ‘coronavirus’; search dates 17 November 2019 to 17 March 2020. We performed content analysis to categorize tweets into appropriate themes and analyzed associated Twitter data. Results Eight out of nine (88.9%) G7 world leaders had verified and active Twitter accounts, with a total following of 85.7 million users. Out of a total 203 viral tweets, 166 (82.8%) were classified as ‘Informative’, of which 48 (28.6%) had weblinks to government-based sources, while 19 (9.4%) were ‘Morale-boosting’ and 14 (6.9%) were ‘Political’. Numbers of followers and viral tweets were not strictly related. Conclusions Twitter may represent a powerful tool for world leaders to rapidly communicate public health information with citizens. We would urge general caution when using Twitter for health information, with a preference for tweets containing official government-based information sources.

scholarly journals Public Health Information Behavior at Flood-Prone Area in Bandung Regency: A Case Study in Baleendah Village, Andir Village, Bojongsoang Village and Dayeuh Kolot Village

2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nuning Kurniasih ◽  
Sukaesih
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Health Center ◽  
Health Information ◽  
Information Behavior ◽  
The Public ◽  
Public Health Information ◽  
Prone Area ◽  
Flood Prone Area ◽  
Village Midwife

This study aims to understand the public health information behavior in the vicinity of flood prone area by examining 1) The public health information behavior in identifying diseases that may occur because of a flood. 2) The information behavior in finding health information solution required for dealing with diseases that may occur because of a flood. 3) The public health information behavior in determining health information sources which is used. 4) The public health information behavior in making use of health information for diseases that may occur because of a flood. 5) The public health information behavior in making use of health institution to satisfy its information needs. 6) The public health information behavior in flood prone area. The method used in this research is qualitative method supported by Case Study approach. In this research, we analyze data obtained from Focus Group Discussion (FGD) conducted by 11 informants and in-depth interview with 20 interviewees that are competent with this research research for triangulation. The result of this research reveals that people living in the flood prone area vicinity in Baleendah Village, Andir Village, Dayeuh Kolot Village and Bojongsoang Village, Bandung Regency (1) identify the potential of a flood disease based on their experience and identification during a flood (2) search for health information solution required for overcoming disease potential because of a flood by asking directly to a doctor or health center staff or volunteers during a flood. For psychological problem, usually people consult with religious leader, although Social Agency provice service to overcome this problem. (3) The main information source used is one that is informed by the health center or village midwife. (4) People use health information to help healing process when they get sick during the disaster. Health information obtained when a flood does not happen is only for adding insights. (5) Health Agency through health center and village midwife are actively involved to give health counseling to the public on various occasions. Those five things influence The public health information behavior in the flood prone area.

scholarly journals Developing a health information (HI) training programme: strengthening the public health workforce

2019 ◽  
Vol 29 (Supplement_4) ◽  
Author(s):  
L Velez-Lapão ◽  
A Beja ◽  
P Nogueira
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Health Information ◽  
Scoping Review ◽  
Training Programme ◽  
Public Health Workforce ◽  
The Public ◽  
Public Health Professionals ◽  
Public Health Information ◽  
Set Up ◽  
Further Development

Abstract Background New developments and technologies require skilled professionals to manage and use public health information in most efficient ways. However, currently training in specific fields is lacking and large inequalities exist in Europe in terms of the availability and training of qualified professionals. Methods In order to set up a sustainable EU HI training program for HI professionals, core modules need to be selected to provide adequate training across Europe. This study a scoping review and is doing a survey on current existing HI programmes and aimes to identify the main educational components needed to train HI professionals. The databases of Pubmed and Ebsco were searched for the scoping review. The survey is being circulated to representatives of InfAct in 28 countries. Based on the results a baseline HI training programme for practicing public health professionals will be proposed. Results Initial search identified 249 papers. After the exclusion of duplicates and unavailable documents, 53 papers were selected for review. Only 5 papers were found related to the European context. However the results from other papers could be extrapolated. The results were organised in 3 domains: organisation, people and technology dimensions. The development of HI capacities is often done through multiple and sequential interventions, which are adapted to the needs, conditions and resources available within each HIS. Thus, the importance of aligning training with working processes and usability in professional practice is key. This can be challenging, as HI functions are diverse across Europe. The results of the survey will be presented when processed by the time of the workshop. Conclusions There is a need for qualified skilled professionals in HI taking into account a changing global environment. Most of HI capacity building programmes are yet to reach maturity, and this review and survey identify a set of important areas for further development of the HI training programme.

Improving the Public Health Information Network through Semantic Modeling

2007 ◽  
Vol 22 (3) ◽  
pp. 13-17 ◽  
Author(s):  
Parsa Mirhaji ◽  
Dean Allemang ◽  
Robert Coyne ◽  
S. Ward Casscells
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Health Information ◽  
Information Network ◽  
Semantic Modeling ◽  
The Public ◽  
Public Health Information

Developing healthy public policy

2013 ◽  
pp. 268-275
Author(s):  
Don Nutbeam
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Public Policy ◽  
Health Information ◽  
Policy Process ◽  
Policy Making ◽  
Healthy Public Policy ◽  
Health Practitioners ◽  
Public Health Information ◽  
Public Health Practitioners

Reading this chapter should help you better understand the process of policy making and the role of public health information and evidence in shaping policy, and the role of public health practitioners in influencing the policy process through the provision of evidence and advocacy.

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