COVID-19 Preventive Behavior and Digital Media: A Bibliometric Study
Date
2023Author
Afifi, Subhan
Yaman, Aris
Bakti, I Gede Mahatma Yuda
Sumaedi, Sik
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COVID 19 preventive behavior is crucial for reducing the spread of COVID 19 infection. During the pandemic, digital
media can be used to educate on the behavior. Therefore, it is imperative to study COVID 19 preventive behavior and
digital media. Despite extensive examinations on this matter, a dist inct lack of bibliometric exploration has been observed.
This study involves a bibliometric analysis utilizing data obtained from the Scopus database. Following a comprehensive
search and screening procedure, our research examined a total of 68 articles. T he findings indicate that Liu, Romer, and
Jamieson emerge as the most influential researchers in the realm of studies focused on COVID 19 preventive behavior
and digital media. The US and China are observed as the most referenced countries for research on COVID 19 preventive
behavior and digital media. The International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, PLoS ONE, and the
Journal of Medical Internet Research stand out as the three most productive and referenced journals in studies relating to
this research topic. Concerning the state of the art, fundamentally, existing research refers to five major topics: the
influence of Protection Motivation Theory (PMT) factors, the influence of COVID 19 coverage (infodemiology), the
influence of media exposure/information and Health Belief Model (HBM) factors, the influence of e health literacy,
knowledge, and attitude, and the role of digital media in public health intervention strategy to prevent the spread of
COVID 19. In conclusion, this bibliometri c study sheds light on the multifaceted landscape of COVID 19 preventive
behavior and digital media research. By delving into researcher analyses, preferred publication outlets, and the topical
state of the art, this study contributes a novel perspective t o the existing literature.