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This article presents a quantitative analysis with a gender perspective of the informative pieces related to health in Basque newspapers. The main objective is to analyze the representativeness and visibility of women during states of alarm in the four mainstream newspapers with the largest circulation in the Basque Country. The results show that, in general, the presence of men is greater than that of women. There is a gender gap in favor of men in the use of information sources and when choosing the protagonists of articles. However, there is also fair data regarding the authorship of the informative pieces and photographs. (English) [ FROM AUTHOR] Este artículo presenta un análisis cuantitativo con perspectiva de género de las piezas informativas relacionadas con la salud en los diarios vascos. El objetivo principal es analizar la representatividad y la visibilidad de las mujeres durante los estados de alarma con motivo del COVID-19 en los cuatro periódicos generalistas de mayor tirada de Euskadi. Los resultados muestran que, en general, la presencia de los hombres es mayor que la de las mujeres. Existe una brecha de género a favor de los hombres en el uso de las fuentes informativas y a la hora de elegir a los protagonistas de los artículos. Sin embargo, hay datos equitativos en cuanto a la autoría de las piezas informativas y las fotografías. (Spanish) [ FROM AUTHOR] Copyright of Zer: Journal of Communication Studies / Revista de Estudios de Comunicacion / Komunikazio Ikasketen Aldizkaria is the property of Universidad del Pais Vasco and its content may not be copied or emailed to multiple sites or posted to a listserv without the copyright holder's express written permission. However, users may print, download, or email articles for individual use. This may be abridged. No warranty is given about the accuracy of the copy. Users should refer to the original published version of the material for the full . (Copyright applies to all s.)
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Purpose: The purpose of this study is to explore the information-seeking behavior of Egyptian physicians serving in COVID-19 isolation hospitals. Design/methodology/approach: A sample of 91 physicians serving in Egyptian isolation hospitals answered the study questionnaire. Findings: Demographically, more than half of respondents were males. Over one-third of them are holding Doctor of Medicine (M.D), followed by one-third holding Master of Medicine (MMed). Respondents' age ranged from 30 to 60 years. Internal medicine is the most common specialty, accounting for nearly half of all physicians, followed by chest medicine and intensive care medicine. The information-seeking behavior of these three groups in their regular work is believed to be different, but since all of the participants are working in COVID-19 isolation hospitals, they should have the same information resources, Internet access and the same needs relevant to COVID-19 in order to make accurate clinical decisions. The physicians used traditional and electronic information sources to fulfill their information needs, the most important of which were to make a specific research, find an answer to a specific case, and deliver a medical lecture. Colleagues, coworkers, nurses and pharmacists were the most important channels pursued by Egyptian physicians to obtain information. Originality/value: This study is the first study that focuses on investigating the information-seeking behavior of Egyptian physicians serving in isolation hospitals. Any findings resulted from this study may serve as a noteworthy reference that may be useful to the Egyptian health sector, experts, researchers, as well as policymakers in establishing strategic decisions for making the understating much better. Peer review: The peer review history for this article is available at: https://publons.com/publon/10.1108/OIR-08-2020-0350 [ FROM AUTHOR] Copyright of Online Information Review is the property of Emerald Publishing Limited and its content may not be copied or emailed to multiple sites or posted to a listserv without the copyright holder's express written permission. However, users may print, download, or email articles for individual use. This may be abridged. No warranty is given about the accuracy of the copy. Users should refer to the original published version of the material for the full . (Copyright applies to all s.)
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The article presents the theoretical and experimental results of research into the value dimension of the information era. Four levels of work with information and information resources as social and personal values are distinguished: the level of information creation;level of information preparation and formation of information resources;the level of the subject's work with information and its further use;the level of purposeful training of a person to work with information. Significant processes implemented at these levels are analyzed. The state of formation of a person's readiness to work with information was also investigated with an emphasis on such components as: information-value orientation, analytical ability, information mobility, information-search readiness, information literacy. The research results are presented according to 2 periods of the 21st century. The first period (2000-2018) - the beginning of the 21st century - the beginning of the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic. Period II (2019-2022) - period of spread of.OVID-19 (2019-2021) - introduction of martial law on the territory of Ukraine (2022). The generalization regarding the period. concerns information-value orientation, analytical ability, information mobility, information-search readiness, information literacy. The generalization regarding the period II reflects the results of the process of forming children's ability to work with printed information in family conditions. The research covered such subjects of the educational process as: preschool children, primary school children, adolescents, young people, students, teachers, parents of children.
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This section offers medical-related news briefs for the year 2023 in the United Kingdom (UK) which includes funding allocated by the Department for Health and Social Care for women's health hubs in England, plan for the spring Covid-19 booster campaign, and areas with highest emergency admissions and death rates for lung conditions.
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PurposeDuring the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, museums, as public gathering places for citizens, have encountered unprecedented difficulties due to limitations to operate as usual for their traditional exhibitions and curations. Thus, museums made corresponding emergency attempts to accelerate digital resource and service platform constructions. Such difficulties aroused many potential problems with the applicability of electronic resources and the mismatch between user expectations and museum services. This study investigates the challenges faced by Hong Kong museums under COVID-19, emergency responses and deliberate practices of Hong Kong museums from the perspective of both museum staff and visitors, and COVID-19's influence on the roles and functions of Hong Kong museums.Design/methodology/approachQualitative interviews with museum staff and visitors were conducted to collect opinions and experiences in the construction and maintenance of museums during the pandemic. Further thematic analyses of museum websites, evaluations, and suggestions were formulated guided by the PEST (Political, Economic, Social, Technological) and AIDA (Attention, Interest, Desire, Action) models.FindingsFindings revealed many online interactions and offline renovations, but the perceptions of visitors and staff differed considerably. While online resources and virtual museums were expanded and well received, long-term prohibitions and repressions drove physical visit desire. Participants emphasized finding a balance between user expectations and realistic practices.Originality/valueScant studies focus on the impact of COVID-19 on the cultural industry, especially in East Asia. This study also highlights new practices of digitalization and the challenges of functional transformation. The authors' findings and suggestions provide hints to optimize the curation of information resources and improve museum service quality in the new digital era. This study also serves as a reliable and meaningful record of COVID-19 impacts on Hong Kong museums.
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Digital accessibility is one of the key principles of modern healthcare. The Internet has become a main tool to both communicate and engage patients. This study aims to analyze adults' preferences on health information resources and the utilization of digital healthcare tools in Russia. The data were collected from the online survey conducted in August-September 2020. The association of factors with individual preferences was analyzed using Pearson's χ2 with Holm–Bonferroni correction. The sample included 1319 respondents' submissions. The most prioritized activity on the Internet among all the respondents was social media 64.1% (95% CI 61.4–66.6%). Females, those who are more educated, and more active Internet users were more likely to use all available sources to gather health information. Almost one-half of the respondents (48.0%;95% CI 45.3–50.7%) reported that they did not use any digital tools to manage their medical appointments. Smartphones were more likely to be used by younger and more active Internet users, while personal computers were prioritized as the preferable device to access the Internet by males and older adults. The study revealed that both public health authorities and health providers must provide a wider range of information and digital interaction experiences appropriate to the needs and preferences of patients.
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Culturally and linguistically diverse communities are a priority group that has been disproportionately affected by the pandemic. However, they have been largely excluded from Australian surveys that capture data about people's knowledge, attitudes, and experiences relating to COVID-19. This study sought to investigate preferred COVID-19 communication channels and information-seeking experiences within these communities. The cross-sectional survey was co-designed with Multicultural Health and bilingual staff, and translated into 11 languages. Participants were recruited in Sydney, Australia, from March 21 to July 9, 2021, with supporting bilingual staff. Linear regression models identified factors associated with difficulty finding easy-to-understand COVID-19 information. Across 708 participants (88% born overseas, 31% poor English proficiency), difficulty finding easy-to-understand COVID-19 information was rated 4.13 for English materials (95%CI: 3.85 to 4.41) and 4.36 for translated materials (95%CI: 4.07 to 4.66) (1 easy to 10 hard). Participants who were older (p<0.001), had low health literacy (Mean Difference (MD)=-1.43, 95%CI -2.03 to -0.82, p<0.001), or poor English proficiency (MD=-1.9, 95%CI-2.51 to -1.29, p<0.001) found it harder to find easy-to-understand English-language COVID-19 information. Those who had greater difficulty finding easy-to-understand translated COVID-19 information were younger (p=0.004), had poor English proficiency (MD=-1.61, 95%CI -2.29 to -0.9, p<0.001), university education (MD=0.77, 95%CI 0.00 to 1.53, p=0.05), and had spent longer living in Australia (p=0.001). They were more likely to rely on friends and family for COVID-19 information (p=0.02). There was significant variation in information-seeking experiences across language groups (p's<0.001). Easy-to-understand and accessible COVID-19 information is urgently needed and must meet the needs of people in culturally and linguistically diverse communities. The findings are highly applicable to other public health issues, highlighting the limitations of a one-size-fits-all approach to public health communication. Health services must work alongside these communities to tailor public health messages and leverage existing communication channels. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] Copyright of Patient Education & Counseling is the property of Elsevier B.V. and its content may not be copied or emailed to multiple sites or posted to a listserv without the copyright holder's express written permission. However, users may print, download, or email articles for individual use. This abstract may be abridged. No warranty is given about the accuracy of the copy. Users should refer to the original published version of the material for the full abstract. (Copyright applies to all Abstracts.)
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PurposeThis paper aimed to determine the extent to which academic libraries and information services were extended due to the emergence of COVID-19 in the Gauteng Province, South Africa.Design/methodology/approachFounded on a pragmatism paradigm, the sequential explanatory research design was adopted to engage with participants and respondents on their experience of library services extensions to support users during the COVID-19 pandemic. Data were collected using online questionnaires and interviews. Cluster and purposive sampling were used and data for the quantitative part were analyzed using the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS), whilst qualitative data were analyzed manually.FindingsFindings revealed that academic libraries operating in a higher education environment provided extensive support to remote users during the COVID-19 pandemic. This was done through the utilization of a variety of technology utilization, ranging from traditional e-mail support to the use of technology related to Artificial Intelligence such as the BOTsa, which is a Chatbot aimed to assist users in receiving speedy responses to library-related inquiries.Originality/valueThis study is unique in that it focuses on academic libraries that operate in higher education environments where support for achieving academic endeavors becomes imperative to ensure the smooth execution of teaching and learning activities within the restrictions put in place due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Adaptions and improvements to academic library services during and post-COVID-19 era were successful in ensuring that remote users could obtain similar services and access to information as was the case before the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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PurposeThe quest for sustainable food security (SFS) is fundamental to United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. In furtherance of their pivotal role in providing the required information resources in support of education and research, libraries are expected to assist the economy in ensuring SFS. The purpose of this study is to investigate how libraries provide information to support research in agriculture towards the attainment of SFS in Nigeria.Design/methodology/approachDescriptive research design was used for the study. Interview and questionnaire were used as the instruments of data collection.FindingsThis study found that the extent of use of library information resources for SFS in Nigeria is high. Libraries, though facing some challenges, contribute significantly to the attainment of food security in Nigeria. It was recommended that libraries should intensify efforts to embark on media literacy programmes and provide information resources for research on agriculture and food production with a view to actualising food security goals specified in Sustainable Development Goals. Libraries should be well-funded to acquire the relevant information resources to aid research into food security and end hunger and poverty across the world.Practical implicationsThis study suggests having better sponsored libraries that can perform as required in advancing agricultural information needs.Originality/valueThis study is a creative attempt to know how libraries can contribute to SFS through the provision of information to farmers and lecturers in agriculture.
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The coronavirus invaded the world in late 2019. It includes many subtypes, majorly severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) and Middle East respiratory syndrome (MERS). Jordan has faced enormous hardships in dealing with the abrupt spread of the coronavirus disease of 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. Jordan has taken severe and deterring measures to combat the disease's spread, such as closing Jordanian schools and institutions. Medical imaging professionals (MIPs) play a vital role in corona patients' diagnosis, management, and treatment planning, and their awareness is essential to understand. This study focuses on medical imaging professionals (MIPs) and their aid in COVID-19 planning. The knowledge and perception of the COVID-19 pandemic were assessed using a live cross-sectional survey conducted during the outbreak. Medical imaging professionals and trainees in private, military, and government hospitals provided data. Regarding the diagnosis of COVID-19, the researchers have found that molecular biology techniques are the first line of defence, whereas nasopharyngeal swabs and the polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) are also prevalent among medical professionals for COVID-19 testing. Overall, medical imaging experts and interns in Jordan exhibited expected levels of knowledge and perception. They advised following the CDC and WHO guidelines in their healthcare settings to offer an acceptable approach during the pandemic. [ FROM AUTHOR] Copyright of Health & Social Care in the Community is the property of Wiley-Blackwell and its content may not be copied or emailed to multiple sites or posted to a listserv without the copyright holder's express written permission. However, users may print, download, or email articles for individual use. This may be abridged. No warranty is given about the accuracy of the copy. Users should refer to the original published version of the material for the full . (Copyright applies to all s.)
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Research during previous public health crises has provided some insight on the public's consumption of health information, as well as their preferred channels for information about crisis directives, and their intent to seek information about preventative measures like vaccines. Research is beginning to address the specific context of information consumption and management during the COVID-19 pandemic. However, more comprehensive, theoretically driven scholarship examining predictors of information seeking and preventative behaviors is needed. Guided by the Planned Risk Information Seeking Model (PRISM;Kahlor, 2010) which proposes that intention to seek information is the result of an individual's perceptions of knowledge insufficiency, risk perceptions (severity and susceptibility), attitudes toward information seeking, and perceived seeking control, this study examined information seeking about COVID-19 risk, transmission, and prevention in May of 2020. Given that older age is a risk factor in the context of COVID-19, age was also considered in the model. A cross-sectional, online survey of a nationally representative sample of U.S. adults (N=510) was conducted. Results: demonstrate some support for the PRISM. Subjective norms and perceived seeking control were related to perception of knowledge insufficiency. Additionally, attitude toward information seeking and perceived seeking control were related to information seeking intention. Finally, age was found to positively influence risk perception. These results have important theoretical and practical value. Part of devising effective public health messages in future public health crises involves understanding information seeking intentions about COVID-19 risk, transmission, and prevention. These Findings: have implications for how public health messages can be tailored in ways that influence publics to manage health information during public health crises, particularly for those most vulnerable. [ FROM AUTHOR] Copyright of Patient Education & Counseling is the property of Elsevier B.V. and its content may not be copied or emailed to multiple sites or posted to a listserv without the copyright holder's express written permission. However, users may print, download, or email articles for individual use. This may be abridged. No warranty is given about the accuracy of the copy. Users should refer to the original published version of the material for the full . (Copyright applies to all s.)
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The article explores trends in virtual exercise and the fitness industry after the coronavirus pandemic. Various virtual workout techniques include streaming or recording classes at home, use of virtual reality goggles or headsets and taking gym classes online. It discusses the advantages of virtual exercise including accessibility, fitness and life balance, getting started with a home equipment, establishing a routine and individualized experience from wearable technology.
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The article presents a reprint of the article Fuelling the Immune System for the 21st Century by Michael Passwater which appeared in the February 2023 issue of immune function. Topics discussed include global occurrences of emerging and re-emerging infectious diseases, the importance of nutrition in supporting the immune system, the value of the vitamins C and D, and the status of proton pump inhibitors (PPI). Also noted are suggested adult doses of nutrients.
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The article presents the discussion on preparing a renewed health plan and absolve to change poor habits. Topics include pandemic accelerated many trends in the health and fitness industry and taught many lessons;and walking, running, hiking, biking, swimming, racquet sports, and seasonal sports being readily accessible.
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The article discusses the retrospective cohort study performed at the Mayo Clinic in Minnesota from February to June 2022, the first peer-reviewed publication demonstrating the efficacy of the monoclonal antibody bebtelovimab in the prevention of severe COVID-19 infection compared with nirmatrelvir/ritonavir. It mentions that the Food and Drug Administration has issued emergency use authorizations for six new monoclonal antibodies in the fight against SARS-CoV-2.
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The article reveals that ten percent of hospital inpatients did not receive an advanced image as part of their recommended care due to a nationwide shortage of contrast media, according to PINC AI data.