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The Role of Media Coverage and Trust in Public Health Agencies in H 1 N 1 Influenza Prevention

Using data from a national probability sample of 518 American adults, this study investigates if media coverage of H1N1 influenza, sociodemographic characteristics, health status and certain psychological variables predict compliance with behavioral recommendations from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to prevent the H1N1flu. Individuals were surveyed in October and November, 2009, about their intention to be vaccinated against H1N1 influenza and their adoption of other preventive behaviors recommended by the CDC. Logistic regression and multiple regression analyses were used to assess if vaccination intention and behavioral adoption were associated with exposure to media coverage of H1N1 influenza and other predictors of preventive behaviors identified in previous research. Statistical analyses showed that different variables were associated with different preventive behaviors. Exposure to media coverage predicted the adoption of everyday precautions (washing hands more frequently and avoiding close contact with people showing flu-like symptoms) and with discussing one‘s H1N1-related concerns with a doctor. Intention of receiving the newlydeveloped H1N1vaccine was not predicted by media exposure but by confidence in the CDC's ability to manage the pandemic. Associations were also found between certain sociodemographic variables and the adoption of various preventive behaviors. Findings from this study suggest that exposure to media coverage of public health emergencies may enhance adherence to simple precautions recommended by health agencies, whereas confidence in health authorities may be necessary to motivate compliance with a more effortful or somewhat controversial recommendation, such as receiving a newly-developed flu vaccine.