scholarly journals MEDIA SOURCES OF INFORMATION AND THEIR USE BY THE INHABITANTS OF RURAL AREAS

2019 ◽  
Vol XXI (3) ◽  
pp. 220-227
Author(s):  
Krystyna Krzyżanowska ◽  
Sławomir Wawrzyniak
Keyword(s):  
Mass Media ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Comparative Method ◽  
Communication Channels ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Sources Of Information ◽  
Daily Press ◽  
The Subject ◽  
Online Sources ◽  
Source Of Information

The aim of the study was to investigate, which source of information about rural areas and agriculture village inhabitants prefer the most and how their choice has evaluated over the years. The literature on the subject, Statistics Poland reports (GUS reports) and “The Polish countryside and agriculture” reports issued between 2012 and 2018 were used to in this study. A min., 1,500 respondents from Poland took part in each and every empiric study, but in 2018 sampling was applied. The authors of the article used the comparative method to elaborate on the results of the study regarding the policy on media and information targeted to village residents. Research shows that, in the years 2012-2018, farmers’ and village inhabitants’ interests in new mass media-the Internet grew significantly, whereas their interests in television or radio broadcasts decreased. It has also been pointed out that the trend to read daily press and specialized papers increased. Village inhabitants (not a farmer) preferred daily press and journals, whereas farmers chose specialised press. In the future, it would be appropriate to extend the research by detailed information of online sources of information. It seems that farmers more often use Twitter or Facebook than dedicated online services as the quickest way to gain knowledge. Therefore, governmental entities should also invest in these communication channels and take care of content, updated information and graphic layout.

scholarly journals ASSESSMENT OF ATTITUDES TOWARDS IMMUNIZATION IN DIFFERENT GROUPS OF POPULATION OF THE RUSSIAN FEDERATION

2017 ◽  
pp. 98-103 ◽  
Author(s):  
N. I. Briko ◽  
A. Ya. Mindlina ◽  
R. V. Polibin ◽  
N. P. Galina ◽  
A. S. Gorokhova ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Medical Students ◽  
Mass Media ◽  
Russian Federation ◽  
Positive Attitude ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Sources Of Information ◽  
Low Level ◽  
Technical Students ◽  
The Russian Federation ◽  
Different Sources

Aim. The study the attitude of population towards the necessity of vaccination. Materials and methods. The survey about the attitude towards vaccination among different groups of population was held. In total there were 1209 respondents: 1031 students of medical, humanitarian and technical universities and 178 parents of children under 2. Results. The most positive attitude towards vaccination was shown by medical students (77%) and parents (71%) and only 33% and 37% of humanitarian and technical students correspondency realize the significance of vaccination. It is worth noting that large number of people could not define their attitude to vaccination. The majority of respondents notices the lack of knowledge about vaccination wherein less than 50% of respondents get the information from doctors. The rest gets it from different sources mostly from the Internet. About 80% of respondents would prefer to get answers to their questions about vaccination in the Internet. Conclusion. The adherence of population of Russia to vaccination has a rather low level. The main reason for it is the lack ofknowledge and availability of true information about vaccination. It is necessary to use diverse sources of information to provide the population with true facts about vaccination, its significance and safety via mass media and the Internet as well.

Using Internet

2017 ◽  
pp. 294-313
Author(s):  
S. Fatemeh Mostafavi Shirazi
Keyword(s):  
Social Network ◽  
Market Share ◽  
Word Of Mouth ◽  
Social Network Sites ◽  
Subject Area ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Tourism Destination ◽  
The Subject ◽  
Source Of Information

This chapter presents the subject area of the Internet as an international form of media and examines related issues. It begins by considering the Internet as a source of information in various forms of social network sites that enables any individual to post their experiences, opinions and evaluations of tourism destination. This provides a summary of the existing state of knowledge concerning to social network sites and word of mouth (WMO) recommendation. In addition, it serves to clarify the associated word of mouth and market share development.

scholarly journals What the Health? Information Sources and Maternal Lifestyle Behaviors (Preprint)

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Emilie Mass Dalhaug ◽  
Lene Annette Hagen Haakstad
Keyword(s):  
Weight Gain ◽  
Health Behaviors ◽  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Information Sources ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Institute Of Medicine ◽  
Sources Of Information ◽  
Online Chat ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Source Of Information

BACKGROUND Regular physical activity (PA), adequate gestational weight gain (GWG), and healthy eating are important for the long-term health of both mother and baby. Hence, it is important that women receive current and updated advice on these topics and are encouraged to adopt a healthy lifestyle during pregnancy. OBJECTIVE The aim of this study was to investigate the main information sources among pregnant women regarding PA, GWG, and nutrition as well as to evaluate how these information sources may affect their health behaviors. METHODS A cross-sectional study design, comprising an electronic questionnaire, was distributed to 2 antenatal clinics, as well as pregnancy-related online chat forums and social media. The inclusion criteria were ≥18 years, ≥20 weeks gestation, and able to read and write Norwegian. In total, 150 pregnant women answered the questionnaire, which was a mix of 11-point Likert scales, close-ended questions, and semi–close-ended questions with the option to elaborate. The relationship between information sources and selected variables, including health behaviors and descriptive variables, were assessed by logistic regression, linear regression, or chi-square as appropriate (P<.05). RESULTS Mean age (years), gestation week, and prepregnancy body mass index (kg/m2) were 31.1 (SD 4.3), 30.6 (SD 5.9), and 24.2 (SD 4.2), respectively. More than eight out of 10 had received or retrieved information about nutrition (88.7%, 133/150) and PA (80.7%, 121/150), whereas 54.0% (81/150) reported information on GWG. When combining all 3 lifestyle factors, 38.5% had retrieved information from blogs and online forums and 26.6%, from their midwife or family physician. Women who reported the internet and media as their primary source of information on weight gain had increased odds of gaining weight below the Institute of Medicine (IOM) guidelines compared with gaining within the guidelines (odds ratio [OR] 15.5, 95% CI 1.4-167.4; P=.02). Higher compliance with nutritional guidelines was seen among those who cited the internet and media as their main source of information on nutrition (beta=.7, 95% CI 0.07-1.3; P=.03). On the other side, receiving advice from friends and family on weight gain was significantly associated with gaining weight above the IOM guidelines compared with gaining within the guidelines (OR 12.0, 95% CI 1.3-111.7; P=.03). No other associations were found between information sources and health behaviors. CONCLUSIONS The small number of health professionals giving information and the extensive use of internet- and media-based sources emphasize the need to address the quality of internet advice and guide women toward trustworthy sources of information during pregnancy. The association between information sources and PA, GWG, and nutrition requires further research.

scholarly journals Educational behaviors of pregnant women in the Bronx during Zika’s International emerging epidemic: “First mom … and then I’d Google. And then my doctor”

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Miguel Rodriguez ◽  
Antoinette A. Danvers ◽  
Carolina Sanabia ◽  
Siobhan M. Dolan
Keyword(s):  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Public Awareness ◽  
Healthcare Providers ◽  
Emerging Infectious Diseases ◽  
Complete Information ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Sources Of Information ◽  
Additional Information ◽  
Initial Source ◽  
Source Of Information

Abstract Background The objective of the study was to understand how pregnant women learned about Zika infection and to identify what sources of information were likely to influence them during their pregnancy. Methods We conducted 13 semi-structed interviews in English and Spanish with women receiving prenatal care who were tested for Zika virus infection. We analyzed the qualitative data using descriptive approach. Results Pregnant women in the Bronx learned about Zika from family, television, the internet and their doctor. Informational sources played different roles. Television, specifically Spanish language networks, was often the initial source of information. Women searched the internet for additional information about Zika. Later, they engaged in further discussions with their healthcare providers. Conclusions Television played an important role in providing awareness about Zika to pregnant women in the Bronx, but that information was incomplete. The internet and healthcare providers were sources of more complete information and are likely the most influential. Efforts to educate pregnant women about emerging infectious diseases will benefit from using a variety of approaches including television messages that promote public awareness followed up by reliable information via the internet and healthcare providers.

scholarly journals Possible influence of social media on shaping the image of nurses on the Internet

2019 ◽  
Vol 18 (2) ◽  
pp. 75-83
Author(s):  
Piotr Pawłowski ◽  
Daria Makuch ◽  
Paulina Mazurek ◽  
Adrianna Bartoszek ◽  
Alicja Artych ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Current Knowledge ◽  
Comparative Method ◽  
Social Networking Site ◽  
The Internet ◽  
The Public ◽  
The Social ◽  
The Subject ◽  
High Level ◽  
Offensive Language

AbstractIntroduction. Nowadays, a professional image is an important element of the identity of individual professions. Its formation is a difficult process, dependent on many factors, including the use of new communication channels, such as social media, which in recent years have become a space for expressing social opinion, including those concerning individual professions.Aim. The analysis of the possibilities of using social media in shaping the image of nurses on the Internet.Material and methods. The study was carried out using the comparative method. The subject of the research were websites (fanpages) related to the professional environment of nurses on the social networking site Facebook.com, chosen deliberately according to the adopted criteria.Findings. During the research, differences in the strategy of administering the analyzed websites were identified, depending mainly on the subject matter and purpose of publishing the content. The topicality, visual attractiveness and cohesion were characterized by a high level. The posts appearing on individual websites were written in the language of the recipients, with different publication frequency. The websites created a long-term group of recipients and tried to influence the image of nursing in Poland in a positive way.Conclusions. Content published on social media can affect both the positive and negative image of the nurse in the public opinion. Among the factors that do not affect the image of nurses can be indicated, among others, offensive language of comments and displaying negative traits of nurses. Positive reception guarantees current knowledge in the field of nursing and emphasizing professional competences.

The demobilizing potential of interpersonal conflict in the Pacific

2017 ◽  
Vol 27 (1) ◽  
pp. 22-42
Author(s):  
Francis Dalisay ◽  
Masahiro Yamamoto ◽  
Matthew J. Kushin
Keyword(s):  
Inverse Relationship ◽  
Statistical Significance ◽  
Mail Survey ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Conflict Avoidance ◽  
Sources Of Information ◽  
Political Issue ◽  
The Pacific ◽  
Registered Voters ◽  
Source Of Information

Abstract Using the case of Guam, the present study examines the politically demobilizing potential of conflict avoidance in the Pacific. An analysis of data from a probability-based mail survey of registered voters (N = 319) in Guam revealed that conflict avoidance is inversely associated with political participation, civic engagement, and attention to interpersonal sources of information on a political issue. An inverse relationship between conflict avoidance and attention to the Internet as a source of information on a political issue was also approaching statistical significance. However, conflict avoidance was not associated with neighborliness. Implications are discussed.

scholarly journals Use of online sources of information for dental prac-tice among private dental practitioners in Bangalore – a cross sectional survey

2017 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 75
Author(s):  
Mayur Nath Reddy ◽  
Hemalatha K
Keyword(s):  
Clinical Practice ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Common Disease ◽  
Sources Of Information ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Online Source ◽  
Dental Practitioners ◽  
Practical Guidance ◽  
Online Sources

Introduction: The Internet seems to provide a new opportunity to overcome problems of access and provide clinically appropriate information to practitioners. However, while use of the Internet for clinical information has grown substantially in recent years. Access to the Internet has been improving rapidly for all professional groups. Dental professionals in clinical practice have been increasing opportunities to obtain information for clinical decision-making from a variety of resources, including a growing availability through online technology.Objectives:1)      To assess the frequency of utilizing online sources of information for practical guidance.2)      To assess the influence of online sources of information on practical guidance.Materials and Methods: A Cross-sectional survey was carried out among 386 private dental practitioners in Bangalore city. A self-administered, structured questionnaire containing 16 items was used (including demographic details). Cronbach's α was found to be 0.87 for each item. Statistical analysis was done using chi-square test.Results: 81.6% (n=315) of private dental practitioners use the Internet as their source of information for clinical practice. Only 18.4% (n=71) do not use, the main reason for not using internet is lack of time and it is too complicated to use. 44.8% (n=173) rated on online source as most influential and 45.6% (n=176) frequently using online source for guidance. Information was primarily sought on patient education, oral disease, updates on common disease, and diagnosis. Medline was the most frequently accessed source.Conclusion: A relatively large proportion of dental practitioners uses information from online sources for practical guidance. The Internet could be a valuable medium for the information, provided, that its use is accompanied by training in the identification, use, and application. 

scholarly journals THE EFFECTIVENESS OF SOURCES OF INFORMATION ON RURAL FACILITIES AND AGRITOURISM

2020 ◽  
Vol XXII (2) ◽  
pp. 134-141
Author(s):  
Krystyna Krzyżanowska ◽  
Sławomir Wawrzyniak
Keyword(s):  
Comparative Analysis ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Word Of Mouth ◽  
Service Providers ◽  
Sources Of Information ◽  
Press Releases ◽  
Advisory Services ◽  
Printed Materials ◽  
Source Of Information ◽  
Prime Source

The aim of this dissertation was to diagnose the tendency of changes observed in the forms of information and promotion used by agricultural service providers and the sources of information preferred by tourists who rested in rural areas in 2001-2019. Moreover, the point of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness of sources of information and promotion on rural facilities used by service providers in agritourism. The empiric studies handled by the author of the article as well as by other researches, data from different institutions and literature formed the basis for this article. A comparative analysis was used to perform the research. It should be noticed that, in every period of the study, the forms of promotion used by agricultural service providers failed to fully meet tourists’ needs and expectations. In 2003, service providers believed in printed materials such as leaflets, pamphlets and catalogues as a form of advertisement and promotion, whereas tourists chose their destination to stay and relax at a rural facility relying on word-of-mouth marketing from friends, family and acquaintances. In 2012 and 2019 both parties pointed out the website as a prime source of information and the recommendations of friends and family in second place. In every empiric period, exchanges, fairs, advertising in catalogues and pamphlets as well as information in press releases, adverts on the radio or commercials in television were more important for service providers than for tourists. In order to meet tourists’ expectations, farmers and village residents should take care of the standard and design of their websites. To gain knowledge and necessary help on that matter, service providers may get in touch with agricultural advisory services or representatives of agritourism associations.

scholarly journals Fascination as a communication category on the Internet with reference to the Russian portal Rambler.ru

2020 ◽  
Vol 171 ◽  
pp. 23-38
Author(s):  
Aleksander Kiklewicz
Keyword(s):  
Social Relations ◽  
Physical Environment ◽  
Semantic Information ◽  
World View ◽  
Market Competition ◽  
Media Culture ◽  
The Internet ◽  
The Face ◽  
The Subject ◽  
Source Of Information

The subject of this article is fascination as a type of communicative influence exerted on the addressees, the purpose of which is to attract or to retain attention to the message and/or its source. In public communication, fascination serves to activate the processing of semantic information, to create a positive image of the source of information and its preferences in the face of increasing market competition, and to prolong communicative contact as an opportunity to distribute advertising copy. Fascination is one of the characteristics of modern media culture. Fascination as a stylistic phenomenon is based on different means, which fall into four categories: the language code, the cognitive system mental thesaurus, world view, the system of social relations, and the physical environment. On the Internet, semantic information is subordinated to the principle of attractiveness. This concerns such characteristics as preference for events in the sphere of politics, occasionality, sensationalism, dangerous traits, and an intracultural attitude.  Fascynacja jako kategoria komunikacji w internecie na przykładzie rosyjskiego portalu Rambler.ruTematem artykułu jest fascynacja jako rodzaj komunikatywnego wpływu na adresatów, którego celem jest przyciągnięcie lub zwrócenie uwagi na przekaz i/lub jego źródło. W komunikacji publicznej fascynacja służy aktywacji przetwarzania informacji semantycznej, stworzeniu pozytywnego wizerunku źródła informacji i jego preferencji w obliczu rosnącej konkurencji rynkowej oraz prolongacji kontaktu komunikacyjnego jako sposobu emitowania reklam. Fascynacja jest jedną z cech współczesnej kultury medialnej. Jako zjawisko stylistyczne fascynacja jest realizowana za pośrednictwem różnych środków, które dzielą się na cztery kategorie: kod językowy, system kognitywny tezaurus mentalny, światopogląd, system relacji społecznych i środowisko fizyczne naturalne. Informacja semantyczna jest w internecie uwarunkowana zasadą atrakcyjności. Dotyczy to takich cech, jak preferowanie wydarzeń w świecie polityki, okazjonalność, sensacja, drażniące treści oraz priorytet treści wewnątrzkulturowych.

scholarly journals The Role of Media in Social Construction of Civil Identity of the Russians (on the Example of a Multiethnic Region)

2020 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 273-279
Author(s):  
N. Korovkina ◽  
O. Аdigamova
Keyword(s):  
Mass Media ◽  
Social Construction ◽  
Local Population ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Special Importance ◽  
Republic Of Bashkortostan ◽  
The Social ◽  
The Republic ◽  
Source Of Information

The article considers the role of mass media in the social construction of the civil identity of Russians on the example of a multiethnic region. Comparative data of standardized interviews of the local population of the Republic of Bashkortostan in 2012–2013 and 2019 are presented. The results are given depending on the age of the respondents. The special importance of the Internet, which is the main source of information for younger respondents, is substantiated.

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