The way information is shared can greatly affect how people see risks and decide to get vaccinated. This is especially true for gay, bisexual, and other men who have sex with men. These groups often face higher risks for certain health issues. So, it's important to understand how they process health information. When it comes to mpox, how information is presented ca...
Pregnancy is a journey that demands a lot of knowledge. It is not just about carrying a baby. It is about understanding what is happening to the body. Health literacy is key here. It is about knowing what to do and what to avoid. This knowledge can greatly affect how a person feels and thinks during pregnancy. A study looked into this. It wanted to see how much a pe...
The world is waking up to the idea of buying refurbished goods. This is not just about saving money. It is about saving the planet. Buying second-hand can cut down on waste and help the environment. But, there are things that make people hesitate. What are these things? Let us dive in. People worry about what others might think. This is called social risk. They ...
The health tech world has grown a lot in the past ten years. It's brought in new tools to help with health care. But with these new tools come new worries. Cybersecurity issues can do more than just steal data. They can actually hurt people's health and safety. This is a big deal. People's views on risk are shaped by many things. These things go beyond just the ...
Climate change is no longer a distant threat for many people in China. It's happening right now, right where they live. Picture this: people in cities are noticing changes in their local weather patterns, like unusual temperatures, or weird rain patterns. Meanwhile, the government is playing down these local impacts and keeping quiet about any criticism of how the en...
What do people think about risks today? People have looked at how people see risks of things like nuclear power but what hasn't been looked at is newer things. Newer risks are examined like climate change and fake news. This is to compare with older risks. A large group of people online were asked to look at risks and to compare. These typ...
Antimicrobial-resistant bacteria are everywhere, especially in low-income areas. But how much do people know about the risks? Researchers in Malawi set out to find out. They talked to people from cities, towns near cities, and rural areas. They wanted to know what people thought about getting infected with AMR bacteria from animal poop, river water, and drain water. ...
Have you ever thought about what kids really know about food safety? Turns out, it's a big deal to understand, especially for kids who are not just eating but also handling food. This study decided to dive into the minds of kids aged 10 to 14 in public schools around the Federal District of Brazil. They wanted to see how these future food handlers perceive risks, und...
Have you ever wondered how folks prep for storms, and if it makes a difference afterwards? Research has focused a lot on getting ready for big weather events, but not on how people's worries before a storm affect how they bounce back. A study about families hit by Hurricane Sandy in New Jersey took a closer look at this. So, what shapes people's fear of storms befor...
In his book, "Risk: The Science and Politics of Fear, " Dan Gardner blamed our risk misjudgments on the 24-hour news cycle. It's messing with our heads, making us think things are riskier than they are. Now, AI is stepping in, set to change everything about how we see risk. AI is like a super intelligence that can predict stuff really well. It might make us think ev...