OBJECTIVE: To list and critically review recent inaccurate statements made by advocates of prostate cancer screening in Australian news media. DESIGN: Accuracy audit of all news on prostate cancer bro...
BACKGROUND: Historical studies of news media have suggested an association between reporting and increased drug abuse. Period effects for substance use have been documented for different classes of le...
This dissertation is dedicated to God and my parents. Acknowledgements There are so many people who have contributed to what I am today. There are also many people to thank during my long career in gr...
The communications literature firmly establishes the significant role of media advocacy in setting public agenda and influencing the direction of public opinion on social issues. Recent public health ...