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[Dengue epidemics and press coverage].

Elisabeth França1, Daisy Abreu, Márcia Siqueira

  • 1Departamento de Medicina Preventiva e Social, Faculdade de Medicina, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, Brazil. efranca@medicina.ufmg.br

Cadernos De Saude Publica
|October 16, 2004
PubMed
Summary

Media coverage of dengue epidemics in Brazil closely followed case numbers, yet prioritized outbreaks over prevention. Enhanced public health communication strategies are needed for effective dengue control.

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Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Epidemiology
  • Media Studies

Context:

  • Dengue epidemics in Brazil necessitate effective public health communication.
  • News media play a crucial role in disseminating health information and influencing public decisions.
  • Previous studies have not fully explored media coverage patterns during dengue outbreaks in Brazil.

Purpose:

  • To analyze media coverage of dengue epidemics in Belo Horizonte, Brazil, from 1996 to 2000.
  • To assess the news priority given to dengue epidemics and the approaches used in reporting.
  • To identify implications for public health communication strategies.

Summary:

  • This study analyzed 446 news stories from a major Belo Horizonte newspaper during dengue epidemics (1996-2000).
  • Coverage intensity correlated with reported dengue cases, peaking during outbreaks.

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  • Reporting focused on epidemics rather than prevention, indicating a need for improved media strategies.

    • Impact:

    • Findings underscore the need for epidemiological surveillance services to develop proactive media dissemination strategies.
    • Enhanced media engagement can foster more participatory and effective dengue prevention interventions.
    • This research informs public health officials on optimizing mass media use for disease control.