Health Communication Replies Discussion Post 3
Question(s) 1: Does media directly influence individuals/populations? What form of online/media formats do you think are most effective in positively impacting actions/behaviors/and decisions to improve overall health and well-being? For example: Is the online/media in the form of social media messages and/or is it evidence-based content that most deeply influences individuals/populations? Why? (Think about your experiences)
Question(s) 2: How do individuals/patients use social media for social support purposes linked to a specific health issue or concern? How does accessing information raise awareness of resources and/or services aligned with their health-related issues? (Provide an example and include the site of reference – Examples: an organization focused on lowering high blood pressure; combating drug-use; reducing the risk of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS). Identify an area of interest, listed or not listed in the examples. This is STUDENT’s Choice
Accessing information online raises awareness of resources by receiving and knowing what people want, or maybe more of what need. An area of interest for me would be an organization or any professional care that helps with babies being born premature due to drug use during the pregnancy by the carrier.
Question(s) 3: Think about how YOUR current social media/channels influence your values, attitudes, beliefs, and financial investment decisions. How many social media sites are you engaged in and actively participate regularly in? Does one site take precedence/priority over the others? Why?
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