Sick for Information?

During a pandemic outbreak, timely and accurate information that matches the needs of public is vital to inform public. In April 2020, 977 individuals completed questionnaire measured Dutch public’s health media consumption during early stages coronavirus outbreak. Results show respondents sought about prevention contamination, (the severity of) symptoms, treatment, vaccination. News outlets, both online offline, were most preferred sources for information. Older people more likely search in traditional media, such as on TV, newspapers, radio. Younger often used news websites find Respondents with lower levels education obtained via TV frequently than higher education, who turn newspapers frequently. This study, guided by Risk Information Seeking Processing (RISP) model, was conducted Netherlands provide officials governments can use optimise provision pandemics. Presently, have highest degree coverage impact should thus be first convey reliable