scholarly journals Public Adults Information Seeking Behaviors During Early Weeks of COVID-19 Epidemic: Early Lessons for Improvement of Epidemic Communication

2020 ◽  
Vol 21 (12) ◽  
Author(s):  
Hossein Molavi ◽  
Hamid Sharifi ◽  
Sajad Delavari ◽  
Mohammad Hossein Sharifi
Keyword(s):  
Information Seeking ◽  
Public Support ◽  
Public Information ◽  
P Value ◽  
Prevention Strategies ◽  
Core Element ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Search Queries ◽  
Epidemic Communication ◽  
Information Seeking Behaviors

Background: Public support plays a crucial in managing public health crises. Communicating with the public during a pandemic has a major role in gaining public support. Public information-seeking behaviors are the core element of epidemic communication.. Objectives: The current study aimed to investigate the Iranian information-seeking behaviors during the first three weeks of the COVID-19 pandemic in Iran. Methods: In this cross-sectional study, the use of web search queries to monitor the COVID-19 pandemic in Iran from December 2019 to March 1 2020, is investigated. The Iranian search queries for COVID-19 were evaluated from December 30, 2019, to March 1, 2020. Google trend reports were used to retrieve data on the number of search queries. Queries were categorized into “epidemic news”, “necessary protective equipment”, “prevention strategies”, and “treatment”. To analyze the data, segmented regression was applied. Also, the daily percent change (DPI) was estimated. Results: The frequency of Google searches for COVID19-related queries first increased during the period of 18 - 23 February 2020 (DPC: 34.0; P value < 0.001), and then declined to March 1, 2020 (DPS: -3.9; P value < 0.001). The most prevalent query was “Epidemic news” (54%), followed by “necessary equipment” (33%). The frequency of these two queries increased from 18 - 23 February. "Prevention strategies" was the most common search category on March 1. Conclusions: When an epidemic begins to spread, people try to get the “latest news” and “what they need to protect themselves”.

scholarly journals Original research: knowledge and attitude for information gathering practices related to COVID-19: a cross sectional study amongst healthcare workers in New Delhi

2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (11) ◽  
pp. 4392
Author(s):  
Anureet Malhotra ◽  
Ishaan Siwach ◽  
Geeta Yadav
Keyword(s):  
Information Seeking ◽  
Healthcare Workers ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
P Value ◽  
Original Research ◽  
Sources Of Information ◽  
Research Knowledge ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Knowledge And Attitude ◽  
Government Websites

Background: COVID cases in India have surpassed the 50,000 mark as per data available on 7th May with more than 1783 reported deaths. Measures have been deployed by competent authorities to optimally educate healthcare workers (HCWs) in various aspects of this novel disease. Along with an assessment of the prevailing knowledge regarding COVID among HCWs, our study aimed to gather insight into the resources used and efforts made to keep up with the latest developments taking place during the pandemic.Methods: A cross sectional web-based study was conducted in April 2020 using a self-prepared 38 item questionnaire which was distributed to HCWs. Appropriate statistical tools were used for data analysis with p-value < 0.05 being considered as significant.Results: 275 HCWs completed the survey with a response rate of 40.1% with a majority of respondents being doctors (56.6%) and medical students (34.9%). Respondents showed suboptimal knowledge about clinical features, prevention, treatment, and complications of COVID-19. Mean % correct responses were 52.89% (SD+9.83%). Information seeking efforts made by respondents significantly correlated with their knowledge(p=0.043). Official government websites were the most used resource (37.8%). HCWs who had received formal training/guidelines from their institutions had higher knowledge (p=0.003).Conclusions: It is of utmost significance to identify and bridge critical gaps in knowledge by using authentic sources of information to improve understanding of this novel disease to ensure better patient outcomes.

scholarly journals Clinical judgment performance of undergraduate Nursing students

2021 ◽  
Vol 29 ◽  
Author(s):  
Vanessa Brito do Canto ◽  
Tatianne Gonçalves da Silva ◽  
Gutembergue Aragão dos Santos ◽  
Emilia Campos de Carvalho ◽  
Sheila Coelho Ramalho Vasconcelos Morais ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Nursing Students ◽  
Clinical Judgment ◽  
Information Seeking ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
P Value ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Undergraduate Nursing Students ◽  
Undergraduate Nursing ◽  
Making Sense

Objective: to evaluate the reported performance regarding clinical judgment by undergraduate Nursing students. Method: a cross-sectional study with the application of the Lasater Clinical Judgment Rubric-Brazilian Version in 166 undergraduate Nursing students from a Brazilian public university. The data were analyzed descriptively and analytically (by comparing the level of clinical judgment among students from the initial, intermediate, and concluding groups). The following tests were applied: Chi-square, Fisher’s Exact and Kruskal-Wallis, and a p-value of 0.05 was adopted. The reliability of the global instrument (Cronbach’s alpha) was 0.786. Results: of the 166 students, 65.7% evaluated themselves as proficient in relation to the reported performance on clinical judgment. Of the rubric’s 11 dimensions (focused observation, recognizing deviations from expected patterns, information seeking, prioritizing data, making sense of data, calm and confident manner, clear communication, well-planned intervention/flexibility, being skillful, evaluation/self-analysis, and commitment to improvement), only four groups did not present significant differences among them (p<0.05): focused observation, information seeking, prioritizing data, and calm and confident manner. Conclusion: the performance on clinical judgment reported as proficient was pointed out by 65.7% of the students and a significant statistical difference was verified in seven dimensions, among beginners, intermediate, and concluding students, compatible with the evolution of learning.

scholarly journals Public use of information about smoke emissions: application of the risk information seeking and processing (RISP) model

2017 ◽  
Vol 47 (11) ◽  
pp. 1527-1537 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kathleen M. Rose ◽  
Eric Toman ◽  
Christine S. Olsen
Keyword(s):  
Information Seeking ◽  
Information Needs ◽  
Private Property ◽  
Public Attitudes ◽  
Public Support ◽  
Fire Risk ◽  
Risk Information ◽  
Internet Survey ◽  
Available Information ◽  
Information Seeking Behaviors

In the last few decades, the number of people living in fire-prone ecosystems has increased, placing more people and private property at risk to future fire events. Substantial research has demonstrated consistent public support for the use of prescribed fires in fuel-reduction efforts; however, continuing public concern regarding smoke emissions and negative air quality impacts exists. To date, limited research has specifically examined public attitudes toward smoke emissions. In this study, we use a mail-back or internet survey to assess citizen information seeking behaviors regarding smoke emissions in four communities in high fire risk areas. Path analysis was used to apply the risk information seeking and processing (RISP) model to examine factors that motivate people to seek information relevant to smoke emissions. We find that residents were concerned about smoke emissions and believed that they needed more information. Residents’ intentions to seek information were influenced by information (in)sufficiency, the number of sources used, and smoke acceptability, among other factors. Findings suggest that currently available information resources on smoke may not be sufficient to meet residents’ information needs, particularly for those most motivated to learn more about emissions.

Sources of Information During the 2014 West Virginia Water Crisis: A Cross-Sectional Survey

2016 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
pp. 196-206 ◽  
Author(s):  
Elena Savoia ◽  
Leesa Lin ◽  
Kasisomayajula Viswanath
Keyword(s):  
West Virginia ◽  
Information Seeking ◽  
Television News ◽  
Sources Of Information ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Local Television ◽  
Local Television News ◽  
Information Seeking Behaviors ◽  
Source Of Information

AbstractObjectiveOn January 9, 2014, a faulty storage tank leaked 10,000 gallons of an industrial coal-processing liquid into the Elk River in West Virginia, contaminating the drinking water of 9 counties collectively known as the Kanawha Valley. In the context of this event, we explored the relationship between social determinants and (1) the timeliness with which residents learned about the crisis, (2) the source of information, (3) opinions on the source of information, (4) information-seeking behaviors, and (5) knowledge acquired.MethodsBetween February 7 and 26, 2014, we conducted a survey of 690 adult residents of West Virginia. Descriptive statistics and multivariable statistical models were performed.ResultsInformation about water contamination spread quickly, with 88% of respondents from the affected counties hearing about the incident on the same day it occurred. Most people received the information from local television news (73%); social media users had 120% increased odds of knowing about the recommended behaviors. People who had a favorable opinion of the source of information demonstrated better knowledge of recommended behaviors.ConclusionsThe use of local television news during a crisis is important for timely dissemination of information. Information exposure across segments of the population differed on the basis of the population’s background characteristics. (Disaster Med Public Health Preparedness. 2017;11:196–206)

scholarly journals Hubungan Tingkat Pengetahuan dengan Perilaku Cuci Tangan Menggunakan Handrub pada Keluarga Pasien di Ruang Bedah RSUD dr. H. Moh. Anwar Sumenep

2019 ◽  
Vol 12 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Elyk Dwi Mumpuningtias ◽  
Sugesti Aliftitah ◽  
Illiyini Illiyini
Keyword(s):  
Hand Hygiene ◽  
Nosocomial Infection ◽  
Research Result ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
P Value ◽  
Knowledge Level ◽  
Core Element ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Exact Test ◽  
Hygiene Behavior

Hand hygiene is a core element for protecting patients against nosocomial infection. Hand hygiene by alcohol-based hand rub is a simple and quick procedure that takes only a few seconds. The problem in this research is there were so many patient’s families who had not been using handrub liquid although the hospital already provide it, especially in Bedah Room RSUD dr. H. Moh. Anwar Sumenep. The aim of this research is to analyze the correlation between knowledge level with hand hygiene behavior using handrub on patient’s family in Bedah Room RSUD dr. H. Moh. Anwar Sumenep. The design of this study was analytic with cross sectional design. The population in this research was the entire patient’s family in Bedah Room RSUD dr. H. Moh. Anwar Sumenep. The number of samples was 60 people of patient’s family and sample was selected by Purposive Sampling technique. The independent variable is knowledge level and the dependent variable is hand hygiene behavior using handrub on patient’s family. The data collected by using questionnaires and observation sheets. The research result shows that mostly of patient’s family has deficient knowledge level, that was 44 people (73,3%) and almost all of respondents did not do hand hygiene using handrub, that was 49 people (81,7%). The result of statistic test by Fisher’s Exact test is obtained P value <α (0.000 < 0.05). So, there is a correlation between knowledge level with hand hygiene behavior using handrub on patient’s family in Surgery Room RSUD dr. H. Moh. Anwar Sumenep. Therefore, the level of knowledge can affect hand hygiene behavior using handrub to avoid disease threat and nosocomial infection, good knowledge level is needed. Keywords: Knowledge, Hand Hygiene Behavior, Handrub

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