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Published on: July 27, 2018

Health information sources and behaviour changes in a community population: a longitudinal study.

Yoshitomo Fujita1, Sachie Mori2, Takehiro Michikawa2,3

  • 1Department of Environmental and Occupational Health, Toho University Graduate School of Medicine.

Environmental Health and Preventive Medicine
|July 15, 2026
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Interpersonal health information sources, like family and friends, help improve walking habits. Mass media, such as TV and radio, aid in improving and maintaining healthy eating habits.

Keywords:
Balanced meal consumptionBehaviour changeHealth information sourcesSmoking cessationWalking time

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Published on: July 27, 2018

Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Health Communication
  • Behavioral Science

Background:

  • Accessible health information is crucial for informed decision-making.
  • Limited longitudinal data exists on how health information sources influence behaviors in community settings.
  • This study investigates the link between health information sources and changes in physical activity, diet, and smoking cessation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To examine the associations between various health information sources and behavioral changes.
  • To determine which sources are effective for improving or maintaining specific health behaviors.
  • To inform tailored health communication strategies.

Main Methods:

  • A longitudinal study involving baseline (2021) and follow-up (2023) surveys of randomly selected residents.
  • Health information sources categorized into print media, TV/radio, internet, family/friends, and professionals.
  • Health behaviors: ≥60 min/day walking, consuming ≥2 balanced meals/day (SMS), and smoking cessation.
  • Multilevel modified Poisson regression models used for analysis, accounting for clustering and covariates.

Main Results:

  • Family/friends and professionals were associated with improved walking time.
  • TV/radio was linked to improved balanced meal consumption (SMS).
  • Print media was associated with the maintenance of SMS consumption.
  • No significant associations were found between any sources and smoking cessation.

Conclusions:

  • Different health information sources have distinct impacts on improving and maintaining health behaviors.
  • Interpersonal sources are key for improving physical activity, while mass media supports dietary improvements.
  • Health communication strategies should be tailored to specific behaviors for maximum effectiveness.