OBJECTIVES: The Czech Republic ranks among countries with the highest alcohol consumption per capita. Several older studies discuss Czech media portrayal of health effects of alcohol, but we found no recent analysis of media portrayal of harms caused by alcohol consumption. Our analysis aims to fill this gap in. METHODS: The dataset of texts (n = 903) consisting of articles from press, radio, television and the internet published within a 30-day interval in 2017 (Newton Media computerized database) was coded and analyzed using mixed quantitative and qualitative approach to content analysis. The frequency of references to acute and long-term alcohol harms of various types were counted, and the results were compared to the classification of (alcohol) harms by the Independent Scientific Committee of Drugs (ISCD). RESULTS: The short-term intoxication effects in the areas of crime and road safety, in particular reports on traffic accidents, are over-represented, while topics describing the impact of alcohol use on health, family and society, as well as economic costs or environmental issues seem to be marginal. That corresponds to the fact that police and courts were the information source in more than half of the articles, while information sourced from physicians, sociologists and drug field professionals was rather scarce. CONCLUSIONS: Media portrayal of the harms caused by alcohol use does not match up to real harm effects on the society. In terms of public health, it is imperative to strengthen media presentation of the impact of alcohol use on health and social issues.
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- Accidents, Traffic MeSH
- Mass Media statistics & numerical data MeSH
- Humans MeSH
- Alcohol Drinking adverse effects MeSH
- Crime MeSH
- Check Tag
- Humans MeSH
- Publication type
- Journal Article MeSH
- Geographicals
- Czech Republic MeSH
Primárním cílem je poskytnout základní přehled o tématech, která jsou ve spojení se sportem pro osoby se zdravotním postižením nejčastěji skloňována a zároveň podat informaci o tom, která česká média či sdělovací prostředky se zmíněným tématům věnují nejčastěji. Sekundárním cílem pak je určení nejvíce medializovaných konkrétních projektů či akcí. Sběr dat probíhal vyhledáváním v databázi mediální společnosti Anopress, která je Pedagogické fakultě Jihočeské univerzity zpřístupněna. Seznam médií nebyl nijak omezen, zahrnoval veškerá monitorovaná média. Řetězec pro vyhledání relevantních výstupů byl sestaven pomocí dvou sad hlavních klíčových slov a základních logických operátorů. Hlavní přínos analýzy lze chápat především ve zmapování komunikace tématu pro širší veřejnost a jako možný podklad pro instituce či jedince, jejichž zájmem by bylo zmíněnou problematiku propagovat či se jí aktivně věnovat.
The main objective of the research is to analyze media coverage of sport and physical activities for people with disabilities in 2017. The primary objective is to provide a basic overview of the topics most commonly associated with sport for people with disabilities as well as to provide information on which Czech media has published most articles. The secondary objective is to identify the most mentioned events and persons. Data for this research were found in the media archive of company Anopress IT which is accessible to employees of the Faculty of Education of the University of South Bohemia. The media list was not limited and included all monitored media. The search query was compiled of using two sets of main keywords and basic logical operators. The main contribution of the research can be understood mainly in mapping the communication of the topic to public as well as a possible support for institutions or individuals whose interest would be to promote sport and physical activities for people with disabilities.
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- Alcoholic Beverages economics statistics & numerical data MeSH
- European Union MeSH
- Mass Media statistics & numerical data MeSH
- Advertising statistics & numerical data MeSH
- Marketing statistics & numerical data MeSH
- Adolescent MeSH
- Surveys and Questionnaires MeSH
- Check Tag
- Adolescent MeSH
- Conspectus
- Veřejné zdraví a hygiena
- NML Fields
- adiktologie
- sociologie
- ekonomie, ekonomika, ekonomika zdravotnictví
- NML Publication type
- závěrečné zprávy
Even in the era of the Internet, printed media are still among the most frequently identified sources of mental health information. Many studies have shown that this information is frequently negative and contributes to stigmatization of people with mental illness. This international comparative study describes the content of media messages about mental health/illness in terms of stigma in three Central European countries. The study sample comprised all articles pertaining to the topic of mental health/illness (N = 450) identified during five week-long periods in 2007 chosen from the six most widely read newspapers and magazines in each country. The authors used content analysis methods to achieve quantitative and qualitative objectives. More than half of all articles contained negative statements reflecting stigma toward persons with mental illness. Substance abuse disorders are the most frequent mental conditions covered in all three countries (22%), and psychotic disorders are the most stigmatized. Countries significantly differ in length of articles, in the association of aggressive behavior with persons with mental illness, and in the use of a sensationalized style of writing. Coverage of mental health/illness issues differs to some extent across countries but is generally of poor quality. On the basis of the authors' findings, practical recommendations for journalists can be tailored specifically for each country.
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- Mental Disorders psychology MeSH
- Mass Media statistics & numerical data MeSH
- Humans MeSH
- Violence psychology MeSH
- Stereotyping MeSH
- Public Opinion MeSH
- Health Communication standards MeSH
- Check Tag
- Humans MeSH
- Publication type
- Journal Article MeSH
- Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't MeSH
- Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural MeSH
- Comparative Study MeSH
- Geographicals
- Czech Republic MeSH
- Croatia MeSH
- Slovakia MeSH
Introduction: Adolescents often look to mass media for information regarding issues of sexuality. As one form of media, teenage magazines have long constituted a pervasive and effective element of adolescent media exposure. Teenage magazines discuss a number of aspects concerning adolescent sexuality. Considering their potential impact on health related behaviors, the information they provide and the message(s) they send warrant attention. Aim/Purpose: The aim of this study is to perform a content analysis of sexual development and behavior information presented in Polish teenage magazines. Social Cognitive Theory was used as a theoretical basis for this analysis. Methods and Materials: The media chosen for this study were general-themed publications targeting an adolescent female audience: Bravo Girl!, Filipinka and Dziewczyna. Each entry was analyzed using a structured key. The specific categories of behavior and development used for this study are: biological information, pedagogic instruction, topics of moral-ethical concern, results of sexual activity, and interpersonal relationships. Each category was then subdivided into separate units. Results: The findings indicate that Polish teenage magazines predominantly focus on relationships, contraception and sex education. Relationships were most often of a romantic nature and discussed sexual activity or the potential of sexual activity. Non-prescription contraceptive methods were most often discussed, with attention given to pregnancy prevention. Sex education offered detailed information on sexual practices and behaviors with much discussion on losing one’s virginity. Conclusions: The general approach of the analyzed magazines is that adolescents currently are, or soon will be, sexually active. As a result, certain sexual behavior and development issues are discussed in great detail, while other topics are somewhat neglected. Accepting informationseeking during adolescence as commonplace, these findings suggest that teenage magazines hold the potential for influencing adolescent sexual behavior and development.
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- Mass Media statistics & numerical data trends utilization MeSH
- Humans MeSH
- Adolescent MeSH
- Sex Education ethics methods statistics & numerical data MeSH
- Pregnancy in Adolescence psychology statistics & numerical data MeSH
- Check Tag
- Humans MeSH
- Adolescent MeSH
- Publication type
- Comparative Study MeSH
- Geographicals
- Poland MeSH
