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A content analysis of government-issued social media posts during multi-jurisdictional enteric illness outbreaks in Canada
| العنوان: | A content analysis of government-issued social media posts during multi-jurisdictional enteric illness outbreaks in Canada |
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| المؤلفون: | Patel, Vayshali, Grant, Lauren E., Shereefdeen, Hisba, MacKay, Melissa, Cheng, Leslie, Phypers, Melissa, Papadopoulos, Andrew, McWhirter, Jennifer E. |
| المصدر: | Frontiers in Communication ; volume 9 ; ISSN 2297-900X |
| بيانات النشر: | Frontiers Media SA |
| سنة النشر: | 2024 |
| المجموعة: | Frontiers (Publisher - via CrossRef) |
| الوصف: | Introduction Most Canadians use at least one social media platform regularly, making social media a potentially effective tool for reaching broad audiences. The Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) uses social media as one tool for rapidly communicating with the public during multi-jurisdictional enteric illness outbreaks. However, the effectiveness of social media in enhancing public risk communication during these outbreaks remains unexplored. Addressing this gap may help optimise social media use for risk communication to inform the public and prevent additional illness. This study aims to analyse the engagement with and quality of PHAC’s social media content regarding multi-jurisdictional enteric illness outbreaks. Methods Using a search of PHAC’s social media platforms, 482 posts during enteric illness outbreaks (2014–2022) were identified, including 198 posts from Facebook and 284 posts from X (formerly Twitter) in English and French. A codebook was developed using engagement metrics for gauging public interest, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) Modified Clear Communication Index (CCI) to assess clarity as a proxy for comprehension, the Health Belief Model (HBM) to evaluate the potential to motivate behaviour change, and measures of consistency. Descriptive statistics were used to analyse post content. Results The average engagement rates for PHAC social media accounts were < 1%, below standard average engagement rates (1–5%). While posts generally adhered to the CDC’s CCI criteria, clear language (45.7% on Facebook, 26.5% on X) and clear communication of risk (7.6% on Facebook, 0.0% on X) were scarce. HBM constructs were present in all posts, but certain constructs, such as barriers were used sparingly (1% on Facebook, 0% on X). Despite this, posts consistently communicated outbreak investigation details and prevention information. Discussion The low average engagement rates suggest a lack of public awareness or interest in the posts. The partial adherence to the CCI indicates ... |
| نوع الوثيقة: | article in journal/newspaper |
| اللغة: | unknown |
| DOI: | 10.3389/fcomm.2024.1512014 |
| DOI: | 10.3389/fcomm.2024.1512014/full |
| الاتاحة: | https://doi.org/10.3389/fcomm.2024.1512014 https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fcomm.2024.1512014/full |
| Rights: | https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ |
| رقم الانضمام: | edsbas.6E4BF9FD |
| قاعدة البيانات: | BASE |
| DOI: | 10.3389/fcomm.2024.1512014 |
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