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Perceptions and effects of COVID-19 related information in Denmark and Sweden : a web-based survey about COVID-19 and social media
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- Stjernswärd, Sigrid (author)
- Lund University,Lunds universitet,Hälsofrämjande komplexa interventioner,Forskargrupper vid Lunds universitet,Health-promoting Complex Interventions,Lund University Research Groups
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- Ivert, Anna-Karin (author)
- Malmö universitet,Malmö University,Institutionen för kriminologi (KR)
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- Glasdam, Stinne (author)
- Lund University,Lunds universitet,Hälsa i ett tvärvetenskapligt perspektiv,Forskargrupper vid Lunds universitet,Integrative Health Research,Lund University Research Groups
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- 2021-04-26
- 2023
- English.
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In: Journal of Public Health. - : Springer Science and Business Media LLC. - 1741-3850 .- 2198-1833 .- 1613-2238. ; 31:4, s. 645-659
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- AimExtensive COVID-19 information can generate information overload and confusion. Denmark and Sweden adopted different COVID-19 management strategies.This study aimed to compare search strategies, perceptions and effects of COVID-19 information, in general and specifically in social media, in residents in Denmark and Sweden.Subject and methodsQuantitative data from a sample of respondents (n = 616) from Denmark and Sweden on an international web-based survey was analysed using descriptive and analytical statistics.ResultsThe results showed similarities between the countries regarding preferred and trusted information sources, use of (social) media, and psychosocial and behavioural effects of such information. Traditional media and social media were frequently used for COVID-19 information. Especially health authorities and researchers were trusted sources, representing the dominant medico-political discourse. There were no differences in negative effect and social behaviour. Residents in Denmark experienced significantly more positive effects than residents in Sweden.ConclusionSummarily, the study showed similarities and small differences among residents in both countries related to usage patterns, perceptions and effects of COVID-19 information from (social) media, despite diverging strategies.
- Extensive COVID-19 information can generate information overload and confusion. Denmark and Sweden adopted different COVID-19 management strategies. Aim This study aimed to compare search strategies, perceptions and effects of COVID-19 information, in general and specifically in social media, in residents in Denmark and Sweden. Subject and methods Quantitative data from a sample of respondents (n = 616) from Denmark and Sweden on an international web-based survey was analysed using descriptive and analytical statistics. Results The results showed similarities between the countries regarding preferred and trusted information sources, use of (social) media, and psychosocial and behavioural effects of such information. Traditional media and social media were frequently used for COVID-19 information. Especially health authorities and researchers were trusted sources, representing the dominant medico-political discourse. There were no differences in negative effect and social behaviour. Residents in Denmark experienced significantly more positive effects than residents in Sweden. Conclusion Summarily, the study showed similarities and small differences among residents in both countries related to usage patterns, perceptions and effects of COVID-19 information from (social) media, despite diverging strategies.
Subject headings
- MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP -- Hälsovetenskap (hsv//swe)
- MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES -- Health Sciences (hsv//eng)
- SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP -- Medie- och kommunikationsvetenskap -- Systemvetenskap, informationssystem och informatik med samhällsvetenskaplig inriktning (hsv//swe)
- SOCIAL SCIENCES -- Media and Communications -- Information Systems, Social aspects (hsv//eng)
- MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP -- Hälsovetenskap -- Folkhälsovetenskap, global hälsa, socialmedicin och epidemiologi (hsv//swe)
- MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES -- Health Sciences -- Public Health, Global Health, Social Medicine and Epidemiology (hsv//eng)
Keyword
- COVID-19
- Psychosocial effects
- Information
- Survey
- Denmark
- Sweden
- COVID-19 information
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- art (subject category)
- ref (subject category)
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