Keyword : Facebook, Awareness, Coronavirus, Behaviour, Perception
Author(s) : Dr. Adenike Omotayo Okeya-Olayinka; Emmanuel Olugbenga Sijuade & Damilola Great Amusan
Abstract :
This study investigated “the Audience Perception on the use of Facebook in Creating Awareness on Coronavirus Disease in Olorunda Local Government Area, Osogbo, Osun State”. The study looked at whether Facebook was able to create awareness among residents of Olorunda Local Government, Osun State. Survey research method was adopted for this research work where the sample used was 400 questionnaires out of which 384 copies were drawn through the simple random probability. The study used Behavior and Perception theories. It is established that Facebook was used effectively to create awareness during the pandemic and the people were active users of social media on a regular basis. Also, it found out that the people are fully aware of the coronavirus disease through social media and source their information on coronavirus through Facebook. Fundamentally, the study suggests that Facebook is a veritable tool for raising awareness about coronavirus disease among residents of Olorunda local government, Osogbo. Based on these findings, it is recommended that government should establish a solid awareness on the use of online campaigns on health matters to all Nigerians. Also, the government should pay more attention to the new media in other to exploit its ability to reach a heterogeneous audience.
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