Lorraine Silver Wallace1, Joyce E Ballard. 1. The University of Tennessee Graduate School of Medicine, Department of Family Medicine, Knoxville, TN 37920, USA. lwallace@mc.utmck.edu
Abstract
OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the accountability of osteoporosis information available in selected mass-circulating women's magazines (n=8) and a sample of newspapers (n=2). METHODS: Osteoporosis articles (n=132) were assessed for sources of information used, incidence/prevalence statistics, risks factors, and prevention measures. RESULTS: Expert sources were highlighted in the majority of articles, whereas incidence/ prevalence statistics were described in less than half of the articles. Risk factors and prevention measures were outlined in most articles; however, much of the information presented was ambiguous and incomplete. CONCLUSIONS: It appears that the reporting of osteoporosis in women's magazines and newspapers is not entirely balanced; thus, future coverage should provide greater detail when reporting risks and preventive measures.
OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the accountability of osteoporosis information available in selected mass-circulating women's magazines (n=8) and a sample of newspapers (n=2). METHODS:Osteoporosis articles (n=132) were assessed for sources of information used, incidence/prevalence statistics, risks factors, and prevention measures. RESULTS: Expert sources were highlighted in the majority of articles, whereas incidence/ prevalence statistics were described in less than half of the articles. Risk factors and prevention measures were outlined in most articles; however, much of the information presented was ambiguous and incomplete. CONCLUSIONS: It appears that the reporting of osteoporosis in women's magazines and newspapers is not entirely balanced; thus, future coverage should provide greater detail when reporting risks and preventive measures.
Authors: B J Edwards; A D Bunta; J Anderson; A Bobb; A Hahr; K J O'Leary; A Agulnek; L Andruszyn; K A Cameron; M May; N H Kazmers; N Dillon; D W Baker; M V Williams Journal: Osteoporos Int Date: 2012-01-25 Impact factor: 4.507
Authors: Maria Regina Torloni; Silvia Daher; Ana Pilar Betrán; Mariana Widmer; Pilar Montilla; Joao Paulo Souza; Mario Merialdi Journal: BMJ Date: 2011-01-25