Effective media communication of disasters: Pressing problems and recommendations

• Main Authors: Ginter Peter M (Author), Robinson Jennifer A (Author), Gower Karla K (Author), Evans William (Author), Lowrey Wilson (Author), McCormick Lisa C (Author), Abdolrasulnia Maziar (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2007-06-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Public health officials and journalists play a crucial role in disseminating information regarding natural disasters, terrorism and other human-initiated disasters. However, research suggests that journalists are unprepared to cover...