The role of virtual networks in adhering to COVID-19 health protocols

Background & Aim: Social networks have become an integral part of most people's lives, exerting influence across all aspects of human existence. During the COVID-19 pandemic, virtual networks played a significant role in informing, educating and disseminating news related to the disease. Therefore, the aim of this research is to explain the role of virtual networks in adhering to COVID-19 health protocols. Methods & Materials: This is a qualitative study that was conducted using the content analysis method. Fourteen participants were included in the study by purposive sampling. Data collection was carried out via semi-structured interviews. The data analysis procedure adhered to the method outlined by Graneheim and Lundman (2004). Results: From the analysis of the interviews, three main categories and eight subcategories were identified, including "facilitating knowledge sharing", "information screening" and "behavior shaping". Conclusion: The study findings explained the role of virtual networks in adhering to health protocols. These findings can be used as a basis for designing preventive health programs..

Medienart:

E-Artikel

Erscheinungsjahr:

2024

Erschienen:

2024

Enthalten in:

Zur Gesamtaufnahme - volume:29

Enthalten in:

حیات - 29(2024), 4, Seite 409-425

Sprache:

Persisch

Beteiligte Personen:

Mohammad Ali Yadegary [VerfasserIn]
Akram Motalebi [VerfasserIn]
Ali Aghajanloo [VerfasserIn]

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Themen:

Covid-19
Cyberspace
Nursing
Social media
Social networking

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PPN (Katalog-ID):

DOAJ092531024