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Kirti Choukikar (12040141020)
  Shivangi Sain (12040141045)
 Suneha Gupta (12040141068)
Six basic questions
The simplest definition of mass
communication is “public communication
transmitted electronically or mechanically.”

In this way messages are transmitted or
sent to large, perhaps millions or billions of
people spread across the world.
Pulse Polio

An immunization campaign established by the government of India in
1995-96 to eradicate poliomyelitis (polio) in India by vaccinating all
children under the age of five years against polio virus.
             In India, vaccination against Polio started in 1978 with
Expanded Program in Immunization (EPI). By 1984, it was successful
in covering around 40% of all infants, giving 3 doses of OPV to each.
              In 1995, following the Polio Eradication Initiative of
World Health Organization (1988), India launched Pulse Polio
Immunization Program along with Universal Immunization Program
which aimed at 100% coverage.
“ do boondh zindagi Ki “
MUKTI FOUDATION
Mukti – A Smita Thackeray foundation founded in 1997 is a charitable
institution registered in Mumbai having 80G certification. Since its
inception Mukti Foundation has been working towards building
awareness among communities and assisting the physically and
emotionally challenged people with their needs
              The foundation organizes AIDS & Drug Abuse awareness
campaigns and seminars in school and colleges on a regular basis in
Mumbai to create awareness about this deadly disease among the
youth.
Eye Bank Association of India
Eye Bank Association of India (E.B.A.I.) is a national organization
acting as a resource center for all eye banks and organizations involved
in eye donation.

The objectives of E.B.A.I. are to increase the collection of
eyes, introduce uniform standards in Eye Banks and to educate the
public about eye donation and prevention of corneal blindness.

Over the past few years, E.B.A.I. has been receiving support from
several quarters. Celebrities like Amitabh Bachchan and Jaya
Bachchan, Aishwarya Rai, Zakhir Hussain, Pandit Hariprasad
Chourasia, Tridandi Chinna Jeer Swamijee, Akkineni Nageswara
Rao, Chiranjeevi, Rajinikanth and many more have endorsed eye
donation.
Soul City




    An integrated
    communication
    programmed that uses
    radio, TV
    drama, print, face to
    face, training, policy
    advocacy, networking.
• The wide reach offered by mass media is
  phenomenal. It can target a global audience.

• In terms of newspapers and magazines, it can
  reach a specified target group. Besides, it is
  easily accessible.

• Certain types of media have a loyal fan
  following. This would mean that an
  advertiser, publication or news channel would
  have a ready audience.
• We have the latest news and information at the
  click of the mouse! The Internet is such a
  medium that it can give many options for the
  kind of information required.

• Television, movies, Internet and the radio are
  some of the best forms of entertainment.

• It can be used for educational purposes in an
  effective manner.
• At times, the information reported may not be authentic
  from every angle. Hence, there may be a misinterpretation
  of a situation.

• News can be manipulated to influence the minds of the
  audiences. For example - a particular political party may
  manipulate reports in their favor, which would indicate the
  political control in the media.

• Difficult to make specific to local community.


.
• Media bias can occur due to various issues. A
  journalist or an editor may give personal preference
  to an issue.
Types of mass media
Print Media
Magazines
Newspapers
Brochures
Press releases
Newsletters

Electronic media
Television
Radio

New Age Media
Computers
Internet
Mobiles
Which of the following media do you use
             most often?


        8%       13%              Newspaper
                                  TV
32%
                                  Radio

                       39%        Internet
      8%                          Magazine
Recent advances:
 E-HEALTH



 TELEMEDICINE



 MEDICAL TOURISM


 MEDICAL INFORMATICS
E-health.
Telemedicine
Medical tourism
Medical informatics
                Medical Information Science is
                the science of using system-
                analytic tools . . . to develop
                procedures (algorithms) for
                management, process control,
                decision making and scientific
                analysis of medical knowledge
Summary
•Communication between patients and doctors has become
easier, more personal, more flexible and more sensitive
     .
•Personal records of patients are maintained, which makes it easier to
study symptoms and carry out diagnosis of previously unexplainable
conditions.
•Several medical aids have helped people overcome many medical
conditions which they had to live with earlier.
•New medicines have led to the demise of many illnesses and
diseases.
•Medical research has become supremely advanced, and every
ailment seemingly has a cure, or at least a prevention.
•Costs of medical procedures and operations have fallen dramatically
over the decades. positive effects of technology on society.
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Role of Mass Media in Health Care

  • 1. PRESENTED BY – Kirti Choukikar (12040141020) Shivangi Sain (12040141045) Suneha Gupta (12040141068)
  • 2.
  • 3.
  • 5. The simplest definition of mass communication is “public communication transmitted electronically or mechanically.” In this way messages are transmitted or sent to large, perhaps millions or billions of people spread across the world.
  • 6. Pulse Polio An immunization campaign established by the government of India in 1995-96 to eradicate poliomyelitis (polio) in India by vaccinating all children under the age of five years against polio virus. In India, vaccination against Polio started in 1978 with Expanded Program in Immunization (EPI). By 1984, it was successful in covering around 40% of all infants, giving 3 doses of OPV to each. In 1995, following the Polio Eradication Initiative of World Health Organization (1988), India launched Pulse Polio Immunization Program along with Universal Immunization Program which aimed at 100% coverage.
  • 7. “ do boondh zindagi Ki “
  • 8. MUKTI FOUDATION Mukti – A Smita Thackeray foundation founded in 1997 is a charitable institution registered in Mumbai having 80G certification. Since its inception Mukti Foundation has been working towards building awareness among communities and assisting the physically and emotionally challenged people with their needs The foundation organizes AIDS & Drug Abuse awareness campaigns and seminars in school and colleges on a regular basis in Mumbai to create awareness about this deadly disease among the youth.
  • 9. Eye Bank Association of India Eye Bank Association of India (E.B.A.I.) is a national organization acting as a resource center for all eye banks and organizations involved in eye donation. The objectives of E.B.A.I. are to increase the collection of eyes, introduce uniform standards in Eye Banks and to educate the public about eye donation and prevention of corneal blindness. Over the past few years, E.B.A.I. has been receiving support from several quarters. Celebrities like Amitabh Bachchan and Jaya Bachchan, Aishwarya Rai, Zakhir Hussain, Pandit Hariprasad Chourasia, Tridandi Chinna Jeer Swamijee, Akkineni Nageswara Rao, Chiranjeevi, Rajinikanth and many more have endorsed eye donation.
  • 10.
  • 11. Soul City An integrated communication programmed that uses radio, TV drama, print, face to face, training, policy advocacy, networking.
  • 12. • The wide reach offered by mass media is phenomenal. It can target a global audience. • In terms of newspapers and magazines, it can reach a specified target group. Besides, it is easily accessible. • Certain types of media have a loyal fan following. This would mean that an advertiser, publication or news channel would have a ready audience.
  • 13. • We have the latest news and information at the click of the mouse! The Internet is such a medium that it can give many options for the kind of information required. • Television, movies, Internet and the radio are some of the best forms of entertainment. • It can be used for educational purposes in an effective manner.
  • 14. • At times, the information reported may not be authentic from every angle. Hence, there may be a misinterpretation of a situation. • News can be manipulated to influence the minds of the audiences. For example - a particular political party may manipulate reports in their favor, which would indicate the political control in the media. • Difficult to make specific to local community. .
  • 15. • Media bias can occur due to various issues. A journalist or an editor may give personal preference to an issue.
  • 16. Types of mass media Print Media Magazines Newspapers Brochures Press releases Newsletters Electronic media Television Radio New Age Media Computers Internet Mobiles
  • 17.
  • 18.
  • 19.
  • 20.
  • 21.
  • 22. Which of the following media do you use most often? 8% 13% Newspaper TV 32% Radio 39% Internet 8% Magazine
  • 23. Recent advances:  E-HEALTH  TELEMEDICINE  MEDICAL TOURISM  MEDICAL INFORMATICS
  • 27. Medical informatics Medical Information Science is the science of using system- analytic tools . . . to develop procedures (algorithms) for management, process control, decision making and scientific analysis of medical knowledge
  • 28. Summary •Communication between patients and doctors has become easier, more personal, more flexible and more sensitive . •Personal records of patients are maintained, which makes it easier to study symptoms and carry out diagnosis of previously unexplainable conditions. •Several medical aids have helped people overcome many medical conditions which they had to live with earlier. •New medicines have led to the demise of many illnesses and diseases. •Medical research has become supremely advanced, and every ailment seemingly has a cure, or at least a prevention. •Costs of medical procedures and operations have fallen dramatically over the decades. positive effects of technology on society.