Women's health problems in soap operas: a content analysis.
A content analysis of women's health problems in network daytime serials is reported. Results indicate a preponderance of such problems as substance abuse, falls resulting in death or injury, comas or unconsciousness, mental health concerns (most notably represented by amnesia and multiple personality), concerns about AIDS, automobile accidents, being drugged, fainting, pregnancy problems, and violent acts resulting in harm. Such concerns as breast and cervical cancer and heart disease are less frequently portrayed.
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Department of Communication University of Dayton, Dayton, Ohio, USA.
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D003625:Data Collection; D005260:Female; D006266:Health Education / Q000379:methods*; D006304:Health Status; D006801:Humans; D011247:Pregnancy; D013690:Television / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D014481:United States; D016387:Women's Health