Frequency and Specificity of Health Issues in Local Political Campaigns

Ridlo, Ilham (2023): Frequency and Specificity of Health Issues in Local Political Campaigns. In: International Journal of Health Governance, Bd. 28, Nr. 4: S. 368-382

Abstract

This study investigates the frequency and specificity of health-related issues discussed during the East Java Indonesia Gubernatorial Election Campaign 2018. The research utilized a mixed-methods approach, combining topic modeling and qualitative thematic analysis, to analyze 4,023 online news articles from9 March to June 2018. From the data sources obtained in terms of time frame, this research can be categorized as a retrospective study because it examines origins from events that have already occurred.The study found that health issues accounted for only 6% of all gubernatorial election news in each selected online media portal. The identified health-related issues were categorized into eight groups: health financing and facilities, health workers, malnutrition and stunting, leprosy, cigarettes and tobacco, healthy living behavior, pregnancy and breastfeeding, and disability. The study also reveals a need for increased attention to health-related issues in political campaigns and media. By focusing on the health-related issues raised during the campaign, the study provides valuable insights into the gaps and priorities in addressing the health needs of the East Java population. The research framework used in this study offers a valuable approach for analyzing online data sources using qualitative analysis capacity. The study can improve health policies and outcomes in the local election campaign by raising awareness of health issues and promoting informed decision-making among voters. This research limitation is a local political campaign case in Indonesia. The research indicates that health issues receive limited coverage during election campaigns, suggesting a lack of emphasis on health as a critical issue among East Java's electorate. The study can improve health policies and outcomes in the local election campaign by raising awareness of health issues and promoting informed decision-making among voters.

• Dokumententyp: Zeitschriftenartikel
• Publikationsform: Submitted Version
• Keywords: Public health; Health policy; Political strategy; Behavioral social or mental health issues; Communication; Determinant of health
• Fakultät: Sozialwissenschaften > Kommunikationswissenschaft
• Themengebiete: 300 Sozialwissenschaften > 300 Sozialwissenschaft, Soziologie ; 300 Sozialwissenschaften > 320 Politik
• ISSN: 2059-4631
• Sprache: Englisch

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