In the wake of major outbreaks involving diseases such as Dengue, Ebola, and COVID-19, researchers have pointed to the planet’s role in the rise of pandemics. With the threats of climate change more apparent than ever, the relationship has been made abundantly clear.
Continue reading “Pandemics Coincide with Climate’s Instability, Research Shows “Study Highlights Access to Information and the Impact on Behaviors During COVID-19
A recent study published in the Journal of Emergency Management and Disaster Communication studied the impact of access to information regarding emergency behaviors during the COVID-19 pandemic. The study examined disease knowledge, dynamic news, government measures, and media in the context of how guidelines and information were communicated to the general public. The researchers analyzed preventative behaviors and their correlation with perceived risk among the general public, highlighting the profound effects media, misinformation, and public perception have on adhering to guidelines. The study notes that past research excluded the effects of information access during large-scale health crises, instead focusing on common infectious diseases.
Continue reading “Study Highlights Access to Information and the Impact on Behaviors During COVID-19”Corrinne Joseph Tendo, Justin Andries, and Rohan Jani’s Qualtrics Report on COVID-19 Vaccine Hesitancy
The team presents a cross-sectional study that examines how people established different approaches in responding to the COVID-19 pandemic using a Qualtrics survey. Through a series of questions highlighting people’s experiences and attitudes about the pandemic, the analysis concluded that communication and engagement strategies, long COVID research, and effective preparedness plans are necessary to mitigate the effects of another global outbreak.
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