Contrasting academic and lay press print coverage of the 2013-2016 Ebola Virus Disease outbreak.

ABSTRACT: Under a traditional paradigm, only those with the expected background knowledge consume academic literature. The lay press, as well as government and non-government agencies, play a complementary role of extracting findings of high interest or importance and translating them for general viewing. The need for accurate reporting and public advising is paramount when attempting to tackle epidemic outbreaks through behavior change. Yet, public trust in media outlets is at a historic low. The Crisis and Emergency Risk Communication (CERC) model for media reporting on public health emergencies was established in 2005 and has subsequently been used to analyze media reporting on outbreaks of influenza and measles as well as smoking habits and medication compliance. However, no media analysis had y

SUBMITTER: Kieh MD 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5480889 | biostudies-literature | 2017

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature