Health information seeking and sharing behavior of young adults on social media in Pakistan

Journal of Librarianship and Information Science, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 55(3), P. 579 - 595

Published: May 6, 2022

Social media such as Facebook, YouTube, WhatsApp, and Twitter have radically enhanced the public access to health information. Still, studies unexplored factors that contribute toward behaviors especially in developing countries. Therefore, this study identifies likelihood of young adults’ information seeking sharing on social media. Specifically, drawing upon belief model (HBM), attempts understand how e-Health literacy affects The collected data from 413 adults through Google Forms a random basis. results generated applying structural equation modeling confirmed HBM related perceived susceptibility, severity benefits positively while barriers negatively influence intentions Furthermore, was associated with This is amongst first few context world investigate based HBM.

Language: Английский

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Relationship between Risk Perception, Emotion, and Coping Behavior during Public Health Emergencies: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Systems, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 11(4), P. 181 - 181

Published: March 31, 2023

Complex mechanisms exist between public risk perception, emotions, and coping behaviors during health emergencies. To unravel the relationship these three phenomena, a meta-analytic approach was employed in this study. Using Comprehensive Meta-Analysis 3.0, 81 papers were analyzed after selection. The results of meta-analysis showed that (1) perception (perceived severity, perceived susceptibility) negative emotions (especially fear) are both correlated with behaviors; (2) is strongly fear moderately anxiety; (3) anxiety predicts adoption behaviors. existing research provided an empirical basis for implementing effective behavior interventions implied management decisionmakers need to consider reasonable through multiple channels maintain public’s within appropriate levels. Finally, future directions suggested.

Language: Английский

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Application of behavioral change theory and models on COVID-19 preventive behaviors, worldwide: A systematic review

SAGE Open Medicine, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 11

Published: Jan. 1, 2023

Objective: This systematic review aimed to assess the global application of behavioral change theory and models on COVID-19 preventive behaviors. Methods: followed Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews Meta-Analyses procedure. Databases such as PubMed/MIDLINE, Web Science, Scopus, EMB ASE, World Health Organization libraries, Google Scholar were used search all published articles in area model behavior until October 1, 2022. Studies another language other than English excluded. Two independent reviewers did article selection quality check. A third reviewer asked if any disagreement found. Result: Seventeen thousand four hundred thirty-six total retrieved from sources after removal duplicated those not evaluating outcome interest Finally, 82 done using behaviors included. The health belief (HBM) planned (TPB) most commonly constructs theories significantly associated with hand washing, face mask use, vaccine uptake, social isolation, self-quarantine, distance, use sanitizers. Conclusion: summarizes comprehensive evidence globally. seven HBM TPBs Therefore, is recommended developing interventional strategies.

Language: Английский

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Perceived Susceptibility and Severity of COVID-19 on Prevention Practices, Early in the Pandemic in the State of Florida

Journal of Community Health, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 47(4), P. 627 - 634

Published: April 22, 2022

Language: Английский

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Health belief model of parents’ COVID-19 vaccination intentions for children: perceived benefits and barriers in Indonesia

Frontiers in Public Health, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 12

Published: Jan. 29, 2025

Introduction The uptake of vaccines against COVID-19 remains low. Some barriers to childhood vaccination persist, such as parents’ assumption that children are at lower risk severe and tend be asymptomatic carriers. This study aims develop guidance for in-depth interviews a future qualitative based on cross-sectional quantitative parents with school-age children. Methods adopted design. population comprised 6–11-year-old in the Centra Java province who had received vaccine or not. data were collected from August 2023 by filling an online questionnaire. sample size was calculated using formulation OpenEpi 95% confidence levels, statistical power 80%. Results Our finds perceived benefit two domains most significantly influenced intention vaccinate their In our study, there no significant association between parent gender shows acceptance vaccinating is high. We emphasized questions related benefits interview. explored advantages vaccination. content examined concerns parents, information influencing decision child, procedure effect after Discussion generated study. health belief model should further Indonesia because potential external factors may influence

Language: Английский

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Linking post-COVID-19 distress with health beliefs and online food purchasing behavioral intentions: A Malaysian context

Journal of International Food & Agribusiness Marketing, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown, P. 1 - 29

Published: Feb. 20, 2025

Language: Английский

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Prevalence and influencing factors of micronutrient powder adoption among children aged 6–24 months by parental and grandparental caregivers: an analysis from rural China

BMC Public Health, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 25(1)

Published: March 7, 2025

Micronutrient powder (MNP or Yingyangbao, a dietary supplement that contains multiple vitamins and minerals) programs can reduce the risk of anemia among children. One such program in China distributed free MNP to children aged 6–24 months poor rural areas. However, there are indications generation primary caregiver (i.e., parent grandparent) may influence feeding behavior. The purpose this study was investigate prevalence influencing factors effective behavior parents grandparents developing setting. We conducted cross-sectional 884 caregivers formerly impoverished areas Sichuan Province using multi-stage random sampling. Data were collected on caregivers' behavior, their core perceptions health beliefs about MNP, children's responses delivery patterns, demographic characteristics. Influencing parents' grandparents' analyzed two-level logistic regression. Total rate 40.95%. Grandparents demonstrated higher adoption than (χ2 = 4.445, P 0.035). After controlling for sociodemographic characteristics, more likely achieve (OR 1.360, 0.035); child's preference MNPs (ORparental subgroup 1.736, ORgrandparental 1.496; < 0.050) caregiver's self-efficacy 1.157, 1.393; both generations. Parents also influenced by perceived barriers 0.904, 0.040), while strongly discomfort 0.240, 0.023) knowledge 1.557, 0.014). Future efforts improve abroad should changing its composition taste, increase through education. Moreover, be taught cope with time ability limit adoption, emphasized importance potential side effects MNP.

Language: Английский

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Psychosocial determinants of handwashing compliance intention among physicians and nurses in Taiwan: A theory‐driven comparison using the Health Belief Model

Applied Psychology Health and Well-Being, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 17(2)

Published: March 19, 2025

Abstract Most healthcare‐associated infections are transmitted through the hands of healthcare workers (HCWs). However, handwashing compliance remains a challenge in Taiwan. This study examined intention among 705 HCWs (103 physicians and 602 nurses), using an extensive set survey items informed by Health Belief Model (HBM). Exploratory factor analysis measuring HBM's reflective latent constructs ( perceived susceptibility , severity benefits barriers ) revealed 10‐factor structure, representing distinct dimensions with nuanced differentiation within original constructs. These 10 factors, along cues to action (a formative construct), comprised 11 HBM factors this study. Perceived infection prevention emerged as strongest driver HCWs' intention, followed . Conversely, barriers—time constraints significantly decreased intention. Stratified comparisons showed that nurses endorsed different action, highlighting need for profession‐specific interventions. While were motivated concerns regarding professional competence, praise/respect at work. Notably, hospital policy mandating also increased Our findings offer practical insights developing theory‐driven tailored interventions enhance HCWs.

Language: Английский

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Functionality and performance of COVID-19 taskforces in response to the pandemic in Uganda

BMC Health Services Research, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 25(1)

Published: March 24, 2025

In response to increasing COVID-19 community transmission in 2020, the Government of Uganda established National Community Engagement Strategy. As part this strategy, taskforces were recommended pandemic. However, extent which these supported their communities during pandemic is not clear. This study assessed functionality, performance and contribution Uganda. A qualitative was carried out that also involved functionality assessment 5 districts Amuria, Karenga, Kamwenge, Bugiri Pader. Twenty key informant interviews conducted at national, district levels gain insights on taskforces. The data analyzed by thematic analysis using inductive approach with support NVivo version 12 pro (QSR International). created village levels. Composition, surveillance communication functions taskforce best scored. feature multi-disciplinary inter-sectoral composition. Coordination between different particularly village, sub-county had gaps sharing information. Parish level either functional or nonexistent. played roles At level, performed a more coordination role, mainly supporting planning resource mobilization. primarily engaged interpersonal communication, awareness creation, mobilization for interventions including observing standard operating procedures controlling decentralized government These could be strengthened utilized future outbreaks across country.

Language: Английский

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COVID-19 prevention and preparedness among healthcare workers in Sierra Leone

Journal of Public Health in Africa, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 16(1)

Published: April 15, 2025

Language: Английский

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