Health Crisis Management in Iraqi Satellite Channels

Abstract

The current paper addresses health crisis management on Iraqi satellite channels, "a study of the communicator." The importance of this research lies in the fact that health crisis management is linked to the communicator's skills. This research is descriptive and uses a survey method and a questionnaire for the communicator on Iraqi satellite channels to arrive at its results.  The objectives were achieved by testing the validity of the questionnaire using the apparent validity method by presenting it to a number of expert professors in radio and television media. The research seeks to know how to manage health crises in Iraqi satellite channels. By following survey procedures, the research relied on the "gatekeeper" theory to identify issues and topics related to health crisis management on Iraqi satellite channels. Among the most important conclusions reached by the researcher are the following: The respondents' responses regarding the strategies followed by the channels in managing health crises are consistent with spreading awareness through health awareness programs.

The respondents' answers regarding the methods used by the channel's management in dealing with health crises are consistent with a flexible approach. The respondents' answers regarding the principles upon which the channel relies in making decisions during health crises are consistent with an alternative approach (studied according to a scientific plan).