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Udende, Patrick
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Myths Around Stroke and Failures of Broadcasts Preventive Communication: Lived Experiences of Stroke Patients and Survivors in Nigeria Abubakar, Ibrahim Y.; Saheed, Olayinka; Adisa, Rasaq M.; Udende, Patrick; Yusuf, Sholola A.; Abdulrauf-Salau, Aisha; La’aro, Abdulkadir
Unisia Vol. 41 No. 2 (2023)
Publisher : Universitas Islam Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.20885/unisia.vol41.iss2.art1

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Although stroke is regarded as the second leading cause of death in the world, it is less discussed in the media as such awareness. The study, which was anchored on the Health Belief Model, adopted a qualitative research design, while the interview was employed as the data gathering method from informants purposely selected from the Stroke Rehabilitation Center, Osogbo, Nigeria. Thematic Analysis, with the aid of NVivo 10 Software, was adopted to carry out the analysis. The findings of the study revealed that stroke patients and survivors expressed disappointment with the low attention given to the coverage of the incidence of stroke in Nigeria, despite many myths surrounding it. The challenges encountered by stroke patients and survivors include inadequate stroke information, especially from broadcast media, and lack of awareness. The study recommended that journalists should be more proactive in reporting and discussing stroke, especially regarding symptoms, causes, and management, as a large number of victims exist in developing countries where there is a high prevalence of stroke. It also recommends that the government equip public hospitals with tools and personnel to manage all forms of paralysis.
Textual Analysis of Selected Online Messages on 2019-2020 Coronavirus Pandemic Udende, Patrick; Longs, Joy Nanko
Unisia Vol. 43 No. 1 (2025)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.20885/unisia.vol43.iss1.art13

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In response to the emergence of corona virus in 2019, researchers have demonstrated sustained interest in conducting studies on the emerging virus. Prompted to explore online perspectives on the pandemic, a qualitative study was conducted. The aim was to understand the pattern of messages people post online. Four online platforms were purposively selected namely; Facebook, Channels Television, Pulse Nigeria, and Punch Newspapers between February, 2020 and October, 2020. In the same vein, 18 posts were purposively selected from these platforms and the interpretative approach which thrust is to gain insight into the specific meanings and behaviours experienced in the context of COVID-19 pandemic was used to analyze the data. Findings indicate that while some messages are pessimistic and threatening, others are laced with aura of optimism. Findings further indicate a varied pattern including misleading posts, socio-economic consequences, anxiety, humour, enlightenment, remedial approach and preventive measures. The study concludes that online platforms are irreplaceable means of sharing messages about issues of global health concern especially now that the platforms have become part of human existence.
Co-Authors Abdulrauf-Salau, Aisha Abubakar, Ibrahim Y. Adisa, Rasaq M. Adisa, Rasaq Muhammed Fahmi, Mahamood Ahmad Inobemhe, Kelvin La'aro, Oba Abdulkadir La’aro, Abdulkadir Longs, Joy Nanko Masso, Fabiolla Michelle Modeyin, Oluwatobi Saheed, Olayinka Santas, Tsegyu Sholola, Yusuf Ajani Yusuf, Sholola A.