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Stroke information reported on local television news: a national perspective
James M Pribble1, Kenneth M Goldstein, Jennifer J Majersik
1The Stroke Program, University of Michigan Health System, Ann Arbor, MI, USA. jpribb@umich.edu
Stroke
|May 6, 2006
Summary
Local TV news rarely covers stroke, and when it does, crucial prevention and treatment information is missing. This limits public awareness of stroke signs and emergency response.
Area of Science:
- Media Studies
- Public Health Communication
- Neurology
Background:
- Local television news frequently covers health topics.
- The specific reporting patterns for stroke on local TV news in the U.S. remain undercharacterized.
Purpose of the Study:
- To analyze and characterize the content of stroke-related news segments aired on local television stations across America.
Main Methods:
- A content analysis was performed on stroke stories from 122 U.S. local television stations.
- Stories were coded for focus, discussion of risk factors, stroke signs/symptoms, and treatment information (e.g., recombinant tissue plasminogen activator, time-sensitive treatment, calling 911).
Main Results:
- Out of 1799 health stories, only 13 focused on stroke, with a median length of 24 seconds.
- Stroke ranked as the 22nd most common health topic, indicating infrequent coverage.
- Few reports included essential information on stroke prevention or treatment.
Conclusions:
- Stroke news coverage on local television is exceptionally rare.
- Existing reports often omit critical information vital for improving public stroke prevention and treatment outcomes.
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