all Volume 4, Issue 2, 2024

The Role of Television in Increasing Knowledge about Health Issues among Jordanian Citizens

Pages : 27
Prof. Izzat Hijab – Middle East University
Dr. Ahmad Oreqat – Middle East University
Dr. Hani Al-Badri – Middle East University

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This study explores the role of TV health programs in increasing the knowledge of Jordanian citizens about health issues. The study was based on the social survey methodology through a questionnaire distributed to a sample of 200 people from the city of Amman watching Jordan Television (JTV) health programs. The researcher concluded the following; a high watching for health programs, and that the Jordanians watch health programs with their family at home. The study also confirmed that the Jordanian benefits from health programs provided by JTV, and these programs are important and essential in educating citizens in health issues. Finally, the study did not show any statistically significant differences in the degree of evaluation of those who followed the health programs in relation to the demographic variables (scientific qualification, age, marital status), while differences were found due to gender variable for male over females.

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