DOI
http://doi.org/10.71220/2585-004-002-002
Abstract
This study explores the role of TV health programs in increasing the knowledge of Jordanian citizens about health issues. The study was based on the social survey methodology through a questionnaire distributed to a sample of 200 people from the city of Amman watching Jordan Television (JTV) health programs. The researcher concluded the following; a high watching for health programs, and that the Jordanians watch health programs with their family at home. The study also confirmed that the Jordanian benefits from health programs provided by JTV, and these programs are important and essential in educating citizens in health issues. Finally, the study did not show any statistically significant differences in the degree of evaluation of those who followed the health programs in relation to the demographic variables (scientific qualification, age, marital status), while differences were found due to gender variable for male over females.
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Hijab, Izzat Mohammad Prof; Oreqat, Ahmad Dr; and Al-Badri, Hani Dr
(2024)
"The Role of Television in Increasing Knowledge about Health Issues among Jordanian Citizens,"
Middle East Journal of Communication Studies: Vol. 4:
Iss.
2, Article 2.
DOI: http://doi.org/10.71220/2585-004-002-002
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https://digitalcommons.aaru.edu.jo/mejcs/vol4/iss2/2
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