Factors associated with recall of media reports about vitamin D and sun protection
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01/04/2011
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Objective: To assess the recall of media reports about vitamin D and associated factors. Methods: Analysis of cross-sectional telephone interview data (2,001 Queensland adults, 18-70 years) on vitamin D and personal sun protection, recall of media reports and participant characteristics. Results: 83.7% of participants had heard of vitamin D, 47.5% through the media. Only 513 (25.6%) participants recalled the media content within four main themes: vitamin D is beneficial/comes from the sun (47.0%); some people aren’t getting enough vitamin D, need more sun (27.9%); need to balance sun exposure and skin protection (11.5%); or other (13.6%). Only 65 of the 950 participants (6.8%) reported a change to their behaviour(s) due to the media report. Conclusion: Although the media were the main source of information about vitamin D for almost 50% of participants, recall of the content and direct effect on behaviour was low. Only a small minority recalled a balanced media report of beneficial and harmful aspects of sun exposure. Implications Health professionals often supply media with background information. To achieve best public health practice for sun protection and vitamin D, information to foster balanced media reports should be provided. |
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Public Health Assocation of Australia |
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http://eprints.qut.edu.au/46058/2/46058.pdf DOI:10.1111/j.1753-6405.2011.00686.x Langbecker, Danette H., Youl, Philippa, Kimlin, Michael, Remm, Karen, & Janda, Monika (2011) Factors associated with recall of media reports about vitamin D and sun protection. Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health, 35(2), pp. 159-162. |
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Copyright 2011 The Authors. |
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Faculty of Health; Institute of Health and Biomedical Innovation; School of Public Health & Social Work |
Palavras-Chave | #111700 PUBLIC HEALTH AND HEALTH SERVICES #vitamin D #sun protection #mass media #Australia |
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Journal Article |