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Media effects on students during SARS outbreak.

Sheri L Bergeron1, Ana L Sanchez

  • 1Brock University, St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada.

Emerging Infectious Diseases
|May 14, 2005
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Canadian students showed low SARS anxiety despite excessive media coverage. Most participants lacked essential knowledge regarding severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS).

Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Epidemiology
  • Health Communication

Background:

  • The 2003 severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) outbreak prompted widespread media attention.
  • Understanding public perception and knowledge is crucial during infectious disease outbreaks.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess Canadian undergraduate students' anxiety levels and knowledge regarding SARS.
  • To examine the relationship between perceived media coverage and personal anxiety about SARS.

Main Methods:

  • A questionnaire was administered to Canadian undergraduate university students.
  • The survey included sections on SARS knowledge and anxiety levels.
  • Media coverage perceptions were also assessed.

Main Results:

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  • Students perceived SARS media coverage as excessive.
  • Despite this perception, participants reported low anxiety about contracting SARS.
  • A significant majority (69%) failed a SARS-specific knowledge assessment.

Conclusions:

  • University students demonstrated a disconnect between perceived media intensity and personal risk for SARS.
  • Low knowledge levels about SARS were prevalent among this demographic.
  • Findings highlight potential gaps in public health communication during outbreaks.