A team of researchers from the University of Minnesota collected data to determine how mass media exposure affects patients’ health beliefs and their likelihood to follow medication regimens. Adhering to medication regimens is completely dependent on the patient; therefore, their beliefs are crucial for treatment success. …
A South Korean study examines the quantity and the nature of electronic cigarette, or e-cigarette, coverage in South Korea. E-cigarettes have become globally popular in recent years, with many countries reporting rapid increases in the number of e-cigarette users. In 2013, 2.0% of adult males used …
Social media is an easy, cost-effective way to reach a large audience, making it a primary communication tactic for many health-related organizations. This article explores how these organizations can effectively use interactive social media networking to engage audiences with health-related topics and enhance their credibility online. Hyojung Park, Bryan H. …
Recently, the use of Facebook by public health organizations has become more popular. This study examines what features posted by these organizations attracts the most engagement i.e. likes, shares, or comments. James Kite, Bridget C. Foley, Anne C. Grunseit, and Becky Freeman, all from the …
