Daniel Catalán-Matamoros1, Antoine Pariente2, Carlos Elías-Pérez3. 1. Department of Journalism and Communication, University Carlos III of Madrid, Madrid, Spain; Research Group of Health Sciences CTS-451, University of Almeria, Almeria, Spain. Electronic address: dacatala@hum.uc3m.es. 2. Department of Pharmacology, University of Bordeaux, Bordeaux, France. 3. Department of Journalism and Communication, University Carlos III of Madrid, Madrid, Spain.
Abstract
OBJECTIVE: Systematically review the literature regarding media communication about antibiotics and anti-microbial resistance (AMR) to synthesise its key characteristics and impact effectiveness, identifying gaps and areas for further research. METHODS: A comprehensive systematic review covering five international databases for articles published between 1st September 2008 and 1st September 2018 was performed using the registered protocol (PROSPERO: CRD42018116464). The search using terms related to media communication and antibiotics or AMR yielded 19 eligible studies, which were analysed and qualitatively synthesised. RESULTS: Research on media communication regarding antibiotics or AMR has rapidly increased in the last decade. 74% of studies used a media content analysis method, while the remaining studies collected data via surveys. Print media were examined in 53% (n = 10), with 74% (n = 14) focused on English language media. CONCLUSION: Currently, knowledge regarding media communication of antibiotics and AMR is very restricted to English-speaking print media. Further research is required to understand communication on this topic from other media (types and geographical regions) as well as how media effects attitude and behaviour change. PRACTICE IMPLICATIONS: Better understanding of media communication regarding antibiotics and AMR may be crucial for policymakers and public health experts when planning strategies to tackle this issue.
OBJECTIVE: Systematically review the literature regarding media communication about antibiotics and anti-microbial resistance (AMR) to synthesise its key characteristics and impact effectiveness, identifying gaps and areas for further research. METHODS: A comprehensive systematic review covering five international databases for articles published between 1st September 2008 and 1st September 2018 was performed using the registered protocol (PROSPERO: CRD42018116464). The search using terms related to media communication and antibiotics or AMR yielded 19 eligible studies, which were analysed and qualitatively synthesised. RESULTS: Research on media communication regarding antibiotics or AMR has rapidly increased in the last decade. 74% of studies used a media content analysis method, while the remaining studies collected data via surveys. Print media were examined in 53% (n = 10), with 74% (n = 14) focused on English language media. CONCLUSION: Currently, knowledge regarding media communication of antibiotics and AMR is very restricted to English-speaking print media. Further research is required to understand communication on this topic from other media (types and geographical regions) as well as how media effects attitude and behaviour change. PRACTICE IMPLICATIONS: Better understanding of media communication regarding antibiotics and AMR may be crucial for policymakers and public health experts when planning strategies to tackle this issue.
Authors: Olivia Hawkins; Anna Mae Scott; Amy Montgomery; Bevan Nicholas; Judy Mullan; Antoine van Oijen; Chris Degeling Journal: PLoS One Date: 2022-01-14 Impact factor: 3.240