Table 4 Perceptions of government and media during pandemic (H1N1) 2009 influenza (n = 252)
| Â | Government (%) | Media (%) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Â | Frequency | % | 95% CI | Frequency | % | 95% CI |
Information provided during the pandemic | Â | Â | Â | Â | Â | Â |
Very clear and specific or somewhat clear and specific | 112 | 44.4 | 38.2–50.8 | 112 | 44.4 | 38.2–50.8 |
Neutral | 61 | 24.2 | 19.1–30.1 | 60 | 23.9 | 18.9–29.7 |
Somewhat unclear and confusing or very unclear and confusing | 59 | 23.4 | 18.4–29.2 | 60 | 23.9 | 18.9–29.7 |
Threat communication about the pandemic | Â | Â | Â | Â | Â | Â |
Over-exaggerated or mildly exaggerated the threat | 100 | 39.7 | 33.7–46.1 | 146 | 57.9 | 51.5–64.0 |
Neutral | 103 | 40.9 | 34.8–47.3 | 72 | 28.6 | 23.2–34.7 |
Mildly downgraded or overall downgraded the seriousness of the situation | 28 | 11.1 | 7.6–15.8 | 13 | 5.2 | 2.9–8.9 |