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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.
Stjernswärd, Sigrid; Ivert, Anna-Karin; Glasdam, Stinne.
Affiliation
  • Stjernswärd S; Department of Health Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, Lund University, Margaretavägen 1 B, S-222 41 Lund, Sweden.
  • Ivert AK; Department of Criminology, Malmö University, Jan Waldenströms gata 25, S-214 28 Malmö, Sweden.
  • Glasdam S; Integrative Health Research, Department of Health Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, Lund University, Margaretavägen 1 B, S-222 41 Lund, Sweden.
Z Gesundh Wiss ; 31(4): 645-659, 2023.
Article in En | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-33936931
Aim: 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.
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Full text: 1 Collection: 01-internacional Database: MEDLINE Language: En Journal: Z Gesundh Wiss Year: 2023 Document type: Article Affiliation country: Sweden Country of publication: Germany

Full text: 1 Collection: 01-internacional Database: MEDLINE Language: En Journal: Z Gesundh Wiss Year: 2023 Document type: Article Affiliation country: Sweden Country of publication: Germany