. This study used digital surveillance to examine the impact of Angelina Jolie's prophylactic mastectomy announcement on cancer information seeking.. We analyzed 4 categories breast cancer-related Internet search queries from 2010 2013 in United States.. Compared with preceding 6 weeks, general were 112% (95% confidence interval [CI], 79-146) higher day and remained 35% CI, 22-49) over week after editorial. Risk assessment 165% 110-222) 52% 31-75) across week. Genetics treatment showed...

Mental illness affects a considerable number of African Americans, and Black men bare heavy burden. Over the past few years, more male celebrities have publicly discussed their struggles with mental illness, aiming to raise awareness, educate public, reduce stigma around health in community. In this exploratory study, I investigated Twitter conversations following hip-hop artist Scott "Kid Cudi" Mescudi's October 2016 depression disclosure. Following disclosure, hashtag #YouGoodMan was...

When celebrities, political figures, influencers, or anyone with a large following publicly disclose an illness die, the news becomes de facto public health campaign. Until communicators began studying such disclosures and effects of waves media coverage, however, it was not known to what extent these events impacted public. A growing body research has empirically documented examined factors that predict which types audiences are most affected why. Beyond motivating opportunities, celebrity...

In the United States, heterosexual transmission of HIV infection is dramatically higher among Blacks than Whites. Overlapping (concurrent) sexual partnerships promote transmission. The authors describe their process for developing a radio campaign (Escape Web) to raise awareness 18–34-year-old Black adults effect concurrency on in rural South. Radio powerful channel delivery narrative-style health messages. Through six focus groups (n = 51) and 42 intercept interviews, explored attitudes...

Celebrity health disclosures motivate people to seek information about various topics. However, limited systematic evaluations exist on effects of celebrity mental illness, despite observations that this is a growing phenomenon and have important implications for public education. Further, research has rarely examined the impact such minority populations. This study sought understand factors associated with young Black men's seeking following exposure depression disclosure by Scott Mescudi....

Early news coverage in the US about COVID-19 pandemic focused on information released from local, state and federal government officials. With an emphasis at these levels, this study examined whether public’s credibility perceptions trust government, along with message exposure, influenced their adherence to (a) stay-at-home orders, (b) social distancing (c) testing. Source theory situational crisis communication provided theoretical framework for study. Through survey data analysis, we...

Objective: Playing recreational videogames is a common activity, yet little known about its role in the lives of people who are coping with serious illness. These individuals may experience depression and isolation turn to games help alleviate negative experiences support well-being. We explored these possibilities context cancer survivors. The study aimed discover motivations underlying game play extent which associated psychological health Methods: conducted cross-sectional online survey...

Condom distribution programmes are an important means of preventing sexually transmitted infections (STIs); yet little research has examined their perceived and actual impact on college campuses.Quantitative, cross-sectional study.Large public university in the Southeastern USA.Approximately 2 months after a campus-wide condom programme began, we utilised intercept surveys with 355 students (68% women; 43% racial/ethnic minorities) to examine perceptions availability, accessibility...

Charlie Sheen, a popular actor, disclosed his HIV positive status on national television in November 2015. The purpose of this study was to examine reactions and impact Sheen's disclosure, specifically empathetic reactions, public engagement (information seeking, interpersonal communication, information sharing), testing intentions. We surveyed 751 adults about 2 months after disclosure found high exposure the announcement as well sharing HIV. significant demographic differences with African...

Abstract Web‐based technologies are becoming an important way for small and medium‐sized enterprises (SMEs) to acquire information systems capabilities support business transformation. This paper investigates the business, technology, IS drivers component‐based applications. Web service technology is identified as a key driver SMEs gain operational strategic benefit from net‐sourced systems. The role of services in explored through application Venkatraman's transformation model. Web‐service...

We investigated interpersonal communication generated from a successful sexual health intervention for Black college women attending Historically College/University (HBCU). Guided by the integrative model of behavioral prediction and theory gender power, combined point-of-access messages with condom distribution via dispensers. Using mixed-methods approach, we examined partners, content, mode, valence, perceived impact. Data were gathered surveys (N = 105) interviews (n 10) young adult at an...

Individuals with Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia (referred to as AD) deteriorate over time, there will likely be a corresponding increase in levels burden stress for caregivers. Despite the significant contributions made by informal caregivers, are no widely available mechanisms that meet information needs Using qualitative approach, current study focuses on AD caregiver seeking. The involved conducting interviews answer following research questions: (1) What motivating...

In this conceptual piece, we argue that diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) workplace programming should be viewed not just as a workplace-management issue but health requires the attention of communication scholars. Abundant research has shown unequal environments lead to substantial negative impacts, these inequities can widen during times crisis. While awareness permeated health-related practice for some time, translation into context been adequate, there is relatively little evidence...

Objective: This qualitative study examined the extent to which playing recreational computer games and videogames is perceived by cancer survivors as supporting personal values. Values serve behavioral guides may thus impact health outcomes; therefore activities that have potential support values deserve further attention so their role in promoting be better understood. Materials Methods: We asked a sample of who play (n = 73) open-ended questions about types they play, something really...

Background: A healthy diet is an important component of preventive medicine. With the changing landscape medicine, physicians are encountering more challenges in educating patients about a diet, so finding innovative ways to educate imperative. This study investigated effectiveness educational intervention based on United States Department Agriculture-recommended MyPlate diet. Methods: Based assessed need for dietary education, were exposed video and received handout The was created be...