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Is the information on infection prevention measures against COVID-19 reaching the target audience?

04.05.23 | Toho University
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Information gathering behavior used to obtain infection prevention measures against COVID-19
The highest proportion of respondents used television (88.0%); another large proportion (38.9%) used guidelines. Credit: Ayako Shiozawa

A research group led by Dr. Ayako Shiozawa of the Department of Collaborative Regional Infection Control, Toho University Faculty of Medicine, conducted a questionnaire survey involving eating and drinking services at Ota to assess whether information on infection prevention measures disseminated during COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019) pandemic reached the target population appropriately. This study reveals the background of the target group, characteristics of their information-gathering behaviors and the challenges required of information providers. The results of this research were published on January 17, 2023, in Public Health in Practice, an international journal of public health.

Key points:

Public Health in Practice

10.1016/j.puhip.2023.100357

Observational study

People

Is the information on infection prevention measures against COVID-19 reaching the target audience? A cross-sectional survey among eating and drinking services in Tokyo, Japan

14-Jan-2023

The authors have no conflicts of interest to declare.

Additional Media

Findings
Current information dissemination methods for information on COVID-19 infection control may not successfully convey information or reach their target populations. This study indicates the need for specific expressions and layouts to effectively share information on COVID-19. Also, special means of communication must be established to cater to individuals aged 60 and above. Credit: Ayako Shiozawa
Leading author of the paper
Dr. Ayako Shiozawa Credit: Ayako Shiozawa
Study design
Background and objectives, and study design and methods Credit: Ayako Shiozawa

Keywords

Covid 19 Public Health

Article Information

Journal
Public Health in Practice
DOI
10.1016/j.puhip.2023.100357
Method of Research
Observational study
Subject of Research
People
Article Publication Date
2023-01-14
Article Title
Is the information on infection prevention measures against COVID-19 reaching the target audience? A cross-sectional survey among eating and drinking services in Tokyo, Japan
COI Statement
The authors have no conflicts of interest to declare.

Contact Information

Akira Muto
Toho University School of Medicine Office of Research Development
akira.muto@med.toho-u.ac.jp

Source

This article is based on a news release from Toho University. BrightSurf curates and republishes science news from research institutions worldwide; the original release is linked below.

Original Source
https://global.toho-u.ac.jp/research/pr-1266/

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Toho University. (2023, April 5). Is the information on infection prevention measures against COVID-19 reaching the target audience?. Brightsurf News. https://www.brightsurf.com/news/147OY4O1/is-the-information-on-infection-prevention-measures-against-covid-19-reaching-the-target-audience.html
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