Newspaper coverage of maternal health in Nigeria - study of the Punch and the Nation newspaper Department:Mass Communication By: muhalhq Project ID: 8228 Rating: (5.0) votes: 1 Price:₦5000 Get the Complete MaterialAbstractThis study examines newspaper coverage of maternal health in Nigeria, focusing on The Punch and The Nation newspapers from January 2023 to December 2023. Maternal health is a critical issue in Nigeria due to high maternal mortality rates. The study aims to analyze the frequency, themes, and framing of maternal health issues in these newspapers, assessing their role in shaping public awareness and health policy. The literature review highlighted gaps in media coverage, emphasizing the need for comprehensive reporting on maternal health. The study utilized Agenda-Setting and Framing Theories to understand how media influences public perception and policy. A content analysis research design was employed, with a systematic sampling technique used to select 68 editions (34 from each newspaper). The methodology involved coding articles into themes, frames, and tones, and analyzing data using both qualitative and quantitative approaches. Findings revealed that while maternal health was consistently covered, only 5% of articles appeared on the front pages. Themes like prenatal care (25%), maternal mortality (22%), and healthcare access (22%) were predominant. The human interest frame was used in 25% of articles. Most stories adopted a neutral tone (45%). The study concludes that despite consistent coverage, there is a need for increased prominence and diverse reporting. Recommendations include prioritizing maternal health on the front pages, using diverse sources, and enhancing solution-focused journalism to improve public engagement and policy impact....Preview Download Preview +Other Mass Communication project topics and materials you might be interested in»Impact of social media on students academic performance (a study of students of university of Abuja) »Impact of social media on modern journalism (a study of journalists in Makurdi metropolis) »Impact of information and communication technology (ICT) on radio news reporting (a study of Atlantic FM Uyo) »Perception of cyber crime among Nigerian youths (a study of Caritas university) »The effect of government ownership and control of mass media objectivity reporting (a case study of Enugu state broadcasting services) »Coverage of foreign news by Nigerian newspapers: A content analysis of vanguard and daily sun newspapers»The Effects of Television Commercials on Buying Habits of Enugu Metropolis ( A Case Study of Omo and Elephant Detergents )»Audience perception of Nigerian newspapers on the internet»Impact of mobile phone on agricultural information among Otukpo farmers»Influence of news censorship on the performance of media houses in Nigeria (a study of Nasarawa broadcasting service, Lafia) »Importance of indigenous language in broadcasting media»Influence of television advertising on consumer buying habits of Guinness stout in Ikeja community of Lagos state»Role of communication technology in improving work efficiency of AIT staff (a study of AIT Abuja) »The effect of AKBC tv peak milk advertisement on the consumers buying habit»Effect of public relations on the consumer (a case study of premier breweries plc)