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Health Media Vigilance

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Published on Monday, August 07, 2023

Abstract

Media vigilance enables the collection and organization of health-related information and makes it more accessible and audible to ensure a better flow of information among the different communities of health actors (health professionals, institutions, manufacturers, start-ups, elected officials, all decision-makers, health influencers, and others.). It may be a matter of provoking reflection on the subject of “health media vigilance” in the context of interdisciplinary research and exchange that will allow understanding and defining the meaning of this concept.

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Argument

Media vigilance enables the collection and organization of health-related information and makes it more accessible and audible to ensure a better flow of information among the different communities of health actors (health professionals, institutions, manufacturers, start-ups, elected officials, all decision-makers, health influencers, and others.)

Information is collected manually or automatically through all available media, such as newspapers, magazines, websites, social networks, blogs and podcasts, in order to gather shared content related to the latest medical developments, treatments, medicines and health policies, as well as trends in well-being and prevention, new health tools and technologies, as well as For current opinions, discussions, and the latest scientific research on environmental health and safety.

However, the health industry is a sector at risk in terms of communication and image, because any defamation harmful to people's health can lead to a health crisis with global consequences, so it is necessary to be professional, reliable and scientific, and media monitoring based on it is of great importance to train Health care personnel to communicate effectively and protect their trade mark .

It should also be noted that the production and consumption of equipment used in the health sector contribute significantly to the accumulation of non-biodegradable waste, synthetic and toxic materials, and to the emission of gases responsible for the disappearance of the stratospheric ozone layer and global warming. These environmental effects result in health risks that are reflected in the well-being of the population.

In this environmental context, air pollution may cause harmful health effects at all levels, which should inform the media and help take measures that contribute to reducing risks to secure the health of citizens and the environment. The goal of health media vigilance is to be able to play an important role in informing and educating the public about these issues, thus enabling health professionals, patients and consumers to make decisions to secure and maintain their health.

Media vigilance related to health relates closely to developments, trends, opinions and controversies in the field of health, while identifying emerging public health issues.

  • Early detection of epidemics and health problems: early detection of early warning signs of epidemics or emerging diseases, which helps health authorities to take preventive measures and manage emergencies more efficiently.
  • Health behavior control : By monitoring news stories about health-related behaviors (diet, smoking, physical activity, etc.), media vigilance can help assess the effectiveness of awareness campaigns and identify high-risk groups that require special attention.
  • Dissemination of information and education: Media vigilance provides a better understanding of how health information is presented to the general public. This can help improve health communication and education, ensuring that key messages are conveyed clearly and understandably.
  • Evaluation of the influence of the media: Media vigilance allows us to evaluate how some health issues are covered and the public's perception of them. This can help health professionals adapt their messages and strategies based on public and media feedback.
  • Identification of defamation and rumours: Media vigilance helps quickly detect misinformation or fake health-related news, which helps counter misinformation and promote better health education.
  • Influencing health policies: The media has a significant impact on the political agenda and can shape public health policies. Media vigilance helps to understand how health issues are addressed in the public debate and how this can influence policy makers.

It may be a matter of provoking reflection on the subject of "health media vigilance" in the context of interdisciplinary research and exchange that will allow understanding and defining the meaning of this concept around the following axes:

The first axis: cognitive and theoretical approaches to concepts

It first concerns current concepts according to two approaches that are approached from a philosophical and theoretical point of view, by involving areas of knowledge:

  • The cognitive approach: Approaching the previous concept through epistemology means going deeper into science, understanding what the concept represents scientifically, and paying attention to its construction, composition, and method of work. This knowledge of knowledge opens the way for the scientific use of the concept of current.
  • Theoretical approach: Vigilance from the point of view of cognitive science and neurobiology, and the possibility of approaching it as a specific physiological and neurological state.

It is important to note that the concept of “awakening” today can be examined through a variety of different perspectives that enrich philosophical and theoretical approaches to this complex concept and its meaning in various fields of thought and science.

Then the concept of "health media vigilance" was put forward for discussion to refer to monitoring and analyzing media information related to health, with the aim of following trends, public health problems, medical progress, public opinions and other related topics. And the possibility of dealing with philosophical and theoretical approaches to this concept from different points of view:

1.Ethical and Philosophical Approach: Responsibility and Equity: Media vigilance in the field of health raises ethical issues, particularly with regard to the media's responsibility to disseminate accurate and balanced information. Ethical approaches can ask how the media should behave to avoid misinformation, protect patient privacy, and promote equal access to health information.

  1. The Social Approach: The Impact of Media on Health Perceptions: Sociological theories can be used to examine how the media shapes public perceptions and beliefs about health. For example, studies could look at how media reports about certain diseases affect people's attitudes and behaviors toward those specific health issues.
  2. Communication approach: It allows an analysis of the media fields used in covering health-related topics. Researchers might be interested in studying how the media present some health issues? What words and images are used? How can this affect the public's perception of these issues? What are the different types of monitoring tools?
  3. The political and economic approach: focuses on the role of the media in formulating health policies and in the political agenda. The media can influence public health priorities by focusing on certain health issues, putting pressure on policymakers or giving visibility to certain interest groups.
  4. Public Health Approach: Using Media Vigilance for Health In public health, media monitoring can be a valuable resource for monitoring outbreaks, health behaviors, media coverage of awareness campaigns, etc. Theoretical approaches here focus on the strategic use of media monitoring to inform public health actions and policies.

The second axis: Monitoring medical and health news

Surveillance is a key intervention for breaking the epidemiological silence (at different times and geographic areas) for a 'silent' disease.

Medical and health news monitoring, also known as health alertness, involves closely following information and events related to public health and medicine. This includes disease surveillance, epidemics, medical advances, health policies, research studies, prevention campaigns, health security issues, health alerts, new treatments, and many other topics related to population health.

 The importance of health media vigilance lies in several main aspects:

Early detection of health problems: Health surveillance allows for rapid identification of epidemics, emerging diseases, health crises or threats to public health, which facilitates rapid and effective response.

Make positive decisions: By keeping you informed about medical and health innovations, policy makers, health professionals, and the public can make informed decisions about their health and well-being.

Public health vigilance: health surveillance allows monitoring health trends, evaluating the effectiveness of health policies, and taking preventive measures to protect the population.

Monitoring medical and health news is an essential process for protecting public health, informing the public, improving health practices, and contributing to the prevention and treatment of health problems at the local, national and international levels.

The third axis: health policies and public health issues

Social and professional actors Health policy and public health issues involve many social and professional actors who play essential roles in decision-making, implementation and evaluation of health promotion measures and responses to health challenges. population health. The following are some of the major social and professional actors involved in these areas:

1- Governments and public health organizations: Governments, whether at the national, regional or local level, have a central role in the development and implementation of health policies. Ministries of health, public health agencies, and regulatory agencies are responsible for designing and coordinating public health strategies, allocating resources, monitoring health indicators, and evaluating the impact of established policies.

2- International health governments: Institutions such as the World Health Organization (OMS) and the Pan American Health Organization (OPS) play a critical role in coordination and cooperation between countries in the field of public health. They provide international expertise, recommendations and guidelines for addressing global health issues

3- Health professionals: Doctors, nurses, pharmacists, laboratory technicians and other health professionals play a key role in providing health services and implementing health policies. Their clinical experience and direct interaction with patients are essential in diagnosing, treating, and preventing health problems.

4- Researchers and Scientists: Researchers in public health, epidemiology, medicine, and other related fields conduct studies, collect data, and generate scientific evidence to support public health decision-making. Their work informs policies, defines best practices and evaluates the effectiveness of interventions.

5- Non-governmental organizations: Health non-governmental organizations, such as Doctors Without Borders, UNICEF, and others, play an important role in implementing health programs, especially in areas where access to health care is limited. They can also advocate for health policies and social changes to improve the health of vulnerable populations.

6- Media and public opinion: The media plays a crucial role in raising public awareness of public health issues. They inform the general public about health issues, risks, prevention campaigns, and new medical discoveries, which can influence public perceptions and attitudes toward health.

7- Community organizations and engaged citizens: Community organizations, health activists, and engaged citizens can play an active role in promoting health and advocating for health-related rights.

The fourth axis: the role of the media and T.I.C in combating disinformation

The media and Information and Communication Technology (T.I.C) play an important role in combating disinformation. Disinformation refers to the deliberate dissemination of false information with the aim of manipulating public opinion, confusing or harming certain individuals or groups. Here is the role of media and ICT in this fight:

1- Verification of information: The media plays an important role in verifying information and publishing accurate and reliable information. Fact-checking organizations examine information circulating in the media and on social media to identify misinformation and provide evidence-based corrections.

2- Ensuring the quality of journalism: The media plays a fundamental role in promoting the quality of journalism and journalistic ethics. The goal of professional journalism is to convey facts in an objective manner through real sources.

3- Media Education: Media and ICT can be used to promote media education to the public. This includes helping individuals develop basic skills for evaluating information, identifying misleading information, and distinguishing between reliable and unreliable sources.

4- Raising public awareness: The media can play a major role in raising public awareness of disinformation and its consequences. By providing information about the risks associated with the spread of fake news, they can help increase public vigilance.

5- Collaboration with online platforms: Social media platforms and tech giants also play an important role. They can work with the media and fact-checking organizations to reduce the spread of misinformation on their platforms and establish mechanisms for reporting misleading content.

6- Promote Verified Content: Media can promote verified content from trusted sources. This can be done by using fact check tags or prioritizing information from trusted journalistic sources.

7- Raise standards of communication: The media can help raise standards of online communication, by promoting civility and responsibility in exchanges on social networks and by discouraging the spread of misleading content.

The Fifth Axis: Vigilance and the Environment: What are the protection tools?

Today environmental concerns are discussed and integrated at all levels of decision-making in the implementation of environmental policies, emergencies and environmental protection today require general mobilization on the part of all actors in society, which certainly requires the development of skills through vocational training. In addition, adapting to laws means consolidating procedures and skills that can meet these needs.

In this context, it is necessary to work on controlling risks to the environment, which can detect changes in environmental systems, monitor environmental policies and raise public awareness of environmental issues.

To protect the environment, several monitoring tools can be used:

1- Automated environmental monitoring: Sensors, remote monitoring systems and automated environmental monitoring networks can be deployed to collect real-time data on air, water and soil quality, noise levels, etc. This data provides important information about the state of the environment and can help detect potential problems early.

2- Early Warning System: Early warning systems use predictive models and real-time data to anticipate critical environmental events, such as natural disasters, epidemics of environment-related diseases, droughts, wildfires, etc. These systems allow preventative measures to be taken to minimize damage

3- Monitoring the media and social networks: Monitoring the media and social networks allows following up environmental news, identifying problems that receive media attention, and exposing false information or rumors related to the environment. This helps to better understand public concerns.

4- Regulatory Vigilance: Regulatory oversight consists of monitoring legislative and regulatory developments related to the environment. This includes new laws, public policies, environmental guidelines, international agreements, etc. This monitoring ensures that environmental policies are up-to-date and compatible with environmental protection objectives.

5- Follow up on environmental initiatives: It is important to follow up on initiatives and projects that aim to protect the environment. This could include species conservation programmes, ecosystem restoration projects, awareness campaigns, etc. Tracking these initiatives helps evaluate their effectiveness and make informed decisions about continuing or improving them.

6- Cooperation between environmental actors: Environmental monitoring requires close cooperation between governments, conservation organizations, researchers, universities, companies, the media and the public. Coordinating efforts and sharing information is important for developing more coherent strategies for environmental protection.

7- Citizen mobilization: Media monitoring can encourage citizen mobilization by informing the public about environmental issues and stimulating discussion and collective action to address environmental challenges.

Media vigilance for environmental health plays an important role in monitoring, analyzing and disseminating information on environmental issues, environmental health risks and measures taken to protect public health in the face of these challenges.

We present the following important role of media monitoring in environmental health:

- Raising the level of public awareness: Media vigilance allows raising the level of public awareness of environmental problems and health risks associated with them. By disseminating relevant information, the media contributes to educating individuals about environmental issues and encouraging them to adopt behaviors that are more respectful of the environment.

Early Detection of Environmental Threats: By monitoring media information, environmental health professionals can quickly detect events such as pollution, environmental epidemics, or other problems that could have an impact on public health.

- Strengthening preventive measures: Media monitoring highlights the preventive measures implemented to protect health from environmental hazards. This encourages awareness and the adoption of preventive measures to minimize adverse health effects.

Monitoring environmental policies: Media vigilance makes it possible to monitor government policies and NGO initiatives with regard to environmental protection and public health. This helps assess the effectiveness of established policies and encourage more responsible action.

- Communication in the field of scientific research: the media plays a fundamental role in transmitting scientific discoveries related to environmental health. By disseminating this information, they increase understanding of the links between the environment and human health and raise awareness of emerging issues.

Sixth Axis: Promoting health and well-being

Everyone attaches great importance to living safely within solidary societies where the social and physical environment promotes physical, psychological and social health and well-being. People expect health authorities to protect them and their families from threats to their health by publishing health programs and policies, mobilizing other sectors to integrate health into all policies, by promoting initiatives that make it possible to act on local determinants of health.

Here are some basic principles and strategies for promoting health and well-being:

1- Community Participation: Community participation in health promotion is essential to addressing the specific needs and challenges of each group. This also includes awareness programs, support groups, and community health events.

2- Promoting mental health: Promoting health and wellness is not only limited to physical health, but also includes mental health. This includes raising awareness of the importance of mental health, reducing stigma associated with mental health issues, and providing resources for mental health prevention and support.

3- Fighting the social determinants of health: Health promotion aims to combat the social determinants of health, such as housing, education, work, and access to health care. These factors have a significant impact on the health and well-being of individuals.

4- Use of Information and Communication Technology (T.I.C): ICT can be used to disseminate health and wellness information, to create online support communities, to track the progress of individuals on their health goals, etc.

By implementing strategies and adopting a holistic approach to health promotion, media vigilance can play an essential role in health by providing important information by utilizing basic tools of prevention and awareness.

Submission guidelines

Send abstracts to the following address: santecom22@gmail.com

The last date is September 5, 2023

The abstract is sent for evaluation, including the title, focus of the topic, and an introduction on one page highlighting the general problem and the data or field that was explored. Mentioning the data of the meaning: the name and surname of the institution to which the researcher belongs.

  • The scientific committee's response will be from: September 30, 2023
  • Final programming version: October 10, 2023
  • Receiving the full final texts: October 20, 2023
  • The international forum will be held on 05 and 06 December 2023

President of Symposium

Pr.A.Boukrissa

Vice-president

Dr. Amel Bedrine

Scientific committee

  • Safouane Hocini professor in S.I.C /University of Algiers 3
  • Lamari Abdelhak professeur / PDG du groupe INSIM &t DG INSIM SUP
  • Faiza Ikhlef Professor in S.I.C / University of Algiers 3
  • Hadj Salem Attia professor in S.I.C / University of Algiers 3
  • Naima Aizel lecturer in Demography at the University of Algiers 2
  • Nouara Hocine doctor in S.I.C / University of Algiers 3
  • Izemrane Abdellatif lecturer in SC.Medical and Speech Therapy at the University of Tizi ouzou
  • Kolli Abdellah Professor in Science of Education / Higher School Bouzerea Algiers (ENS)
  • Ait Ammar Hamid research professor / University of Technology (USTHB) Bab Ezzouar Algiers
  • Jean Marie Lafortune professor in public communication /UQAM University/ Montreal Canada
  • Luc Gréffier lecturer / University of Bordeaux (IUT) France
  • Pascal Tozzi professor /University of Bordeaux (IUT) France
  • Mohamed Lahbib Khadraoui doctor / University of Tunis / Tunisia
  • Imane Namouchi doctor at the University of Tunis / Tunisia
  • Kishore Chandra Ramgoolam : ex Commissioner for Community Development / Professional Social Workers / Vice Président of IFSW - International Federation of Social Workers

Organization committee

  • Malika Atoui Professor Director of Laboratory (L.I.E.P.) University of Algiers3
  • Hammani Abdelkarim CEO Institut de management INSIM Sup
  • Amel Bedrine lecturer in S.I.C. / University of Algiers 3
  • Chafik Ikoufane professor in S.I.C/coordinator at the colloquium/University of Tizi Ouzou
  • Anissa Brahna assistant professor in S.I.C / in charge of Communication / University of Algiers3
  • Saker Sabah lecturer in S.I.C / University of Algiers 3
  • Nawal Rezki lecturer in S.I.C / University of Algiers 3
  • Maalaoui Houria lecturer in S.I.C / University of Algiers 3
  • Zinzeb Benouda lecturer in S.I.C / University of Algiers3
  • Hayet Hamidi lecturer in S.I.C / University of Algiers 3
  • Amina Bessafa lecturer in S.I.C / University of  Algiers 3
  • Bedria Maatar PHD in S.I.C / University of  Algiers 3
  • Adlene Zerouk lecturer in S.I.C / University of  Algiers 3

Subjects

Places

  • ITFC Amphithéatre Nelson Mandela - Val Hidra Alger
    Algiers, Algeria (16031)

Date(s)

  • Tuesday, September 05, 2023

Keywords

  • veille, média, communication, information, sécurité, environnement, santé

Contact(s)

  • Amel Bedrine
    courriel : bedrine [dot] amel [at] gmail [dot] com
  • Naila boukhrissa
    courriel : boukhrissanaila [at] gmail [dot] com

Information source

  • Aicha Boukrissa
    courriel : santecom22 [at] gmail [dot] com

License

CC0-1.0 This announcement is licensed under the terms of Creative Commons CC0 1.0 Universal.

To cite this announcement

« Health Media Vigilance », Call for papers, Calenda, Published on Monday, August 07, 2023, https://doi.org/10.58079/1boa

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