The role of Iraqi satellite channels in raising public awareness of vaccines for epidemic diseases

Abstract

Satellite television channels are considered one of the key sources for raising awareness among various public sectors. They play an important role in shaping public opinion, educating, informing, and mobilizing communities around specific ideas, viewpoints, and attitudes. This role becomes even more significant during times of crisis whether economic, political, social, or health-related.
Given this importance, the researcher turned attention to the role of these channels as a worthy subject of study in order to understand their impact and ability to influence public awareness regarding epidemic disease vaccines.
This study aims to explore “the relationship between Iraqi satellite channels and the enhancement of public awareness regarding epidemic disease vaccines.” The researcher employed the survey method, and developed a four-point Likert scale (Strongly Agree, Moderately Agree, Slightly Agree, Strongly Disagree). The scale also included questionnaire items related to the sample’s characteristics and their exposure to satellite television. Data was analyzed using the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS)