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Melissa M. Kelley; Bindu Tharian; Kimberley I. Shoaf |
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Delivering health messages using traditional and new media: Communication preferences of california residents during the 2009 H1N1 influenza outbreak |
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2011 |
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8th International Conference on Information Systems for Crisis Response and Management: From Early-Warning Systems to Preparedness and Training, ISCRAM 2011 |
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ISCRAM 2011 |
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Information systems; Viruses; Crisis management; H1n1; New media; Pandemic influenza; Risk communication; Surveys |
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In March 2009, a novel influenza A (H1N1) virus emerged from Mexico. The pandemic resulted in a surge of media attention in which a large volume of information was communicated via multiple sources and channels, both traditional and new. In order to better understand the publics perceptions and utilization of health information provided, California residents were surveyed using a mailed questionnaire. Results showed most respondents felt they had received enough information about the outbreak. The study also found participants preferred conventional communication sources, such as television and newspapers, over new media, such websites. Although, there were some statistically significant differences between information source usage by age as well as by education. Even though respondents reported using a variety of sources, as a whole, they were unsure of their accuracy, trustworthiness or usefulness. Further study is needed to understand if these results are representative of experiences in other states and countries. |
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University of California, Los Angeles, United States |
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Information Systems for Crisis Response and Management, ISCRAM |
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Lisbon |
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M.A. Santos, L. Sousa, E. Portela |
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English |
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2411-3387 |
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9789724922478 |
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Social Media and Collaborative Systems |
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8th International ISCRAM Conference on Information Systems for Crisis Response and Management |
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647 |
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