جستجوی مقالات مرتبط با کلیدواژه "سواد رسانه ای" در نشریات گروه "پزشکی"

Every society has a degree of media literacy about health, and the media are the most prominent educators, especially in health. In the meantime, the nature of the jobs of hospital and medical training centre employees is such that they always face health challenges. Since the close relationship between media and human health is undeniable, this research aimed to present a health promotion model based on the media literacy of the educational staff of Ardabil University of Medical Sciences.

The research method was a qualitative content analysis based on "grounded theory", and the research tool was a semi-structured in-depth interview with the statistical community consisting of experts and prominent professors in the field of health and media, with a purposeful method compared to the selection of statistical samples. The theoretical saturation step was carried out in the data with ten samples. Data analysis was done through coding inspired by Glosser's theory and using MaxQDA software, and then the categories related to the model were extracted.

According to the results, in open coding, there were 258 primary codes; in axial coding, 44 major categories; and in selective coding, eight core categories in the form of causal, contextual, intervening conditions, strategies/measures, consequence and central phenomenon. (Health based on media literacy) were classified. To achieve the research goals based on data-based theorizing, health literacy is the main phenomenon as a logical model. It relies on its understanding of conditions (causal, contextual and intervening), specific strategies/measures and consequences.

The research results show that by moving towards this model, we can witness a fundamental improvement in health based on the media literacy of the educational staff of Ardabil University of Medical Sciences.

Health literacy plays a role in “reducing human casualties and financial costs” in a society. Emotional intelligence and media literacy also contribute to people’s success in life. Therefore, the aim of this study was to investigate the mediating role of media literacy in the relationship between emotional intelligence and health literacy among graduate students of Azarbaijan Shahid Madani University. 

This research is based on the nature and general characteristics, quantitative; Based on the purpose, it is applied and based on the research method and data collection method, is a descriptive correlation based on structural equation model. The statistical population was graduate students of Azarbaijan Shahid Madani University in 2020 (2218 students). The statistical sample of the research is 327 people who were selected by stratified random sampling method. To collect data, Emotional Intelligence Questionnaire (1998), Montazeri et al. Health Literacy Questionnaire (2014) and media literacy questionnaire were used. The reliability of the questionnaires was obtained using Cronbach’s alpha coefficient of 0.91, 0.84 and 0.79, respectively. The collected data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and inferential statistics (structural equation model) using SPSS and LISREL software. 

The findings showed the mean of emotional intelligence, health literacy and media literacy of graduate students of Azarbaijan Shahid Madani University is 3.10, 3.47 and 3.58, respectively. Also, the results showed a significant relationship between emotional intelligence and students’ health literacy. According to the findings, there is a significant relationship between emotional intelligence with media literacy, and media literacy with health literacy. Also, the media literacy variable plays a mediating role in the relationship between emotional intelligence and health literacy (coefficient) of 0.58 units. The results of the structural equation model test also showed that the proposed conceptual model fits the relationship between emotional intelligence, health literacy and students’ media literacy. 

Media literacy can not only directly affect students’ health literacy, but also has a mediating role between emotional intelligence and health literacy. Due to the effect of emotional intelligence on students’ health and media literacy, it is recommended that the necessary planning to be done in graduate education and to strengthen emotional intelligence.

Media literacy training is one of the basic requirements; therefore, the aim of this study was to determine the effectiveness of media literacy training in adolescent Internet addiction.

The quasi-experimental research method was pretest-posttest with a control group. From the statistical population that included all male students of the first year of high school in Torbat-e Heydarieh in the academic year 2021-2022, 30 people were selected by purposive sampling method and randomly divided into two groups of control and experimental. And answered the Young Internet Addiction Questionnaire (1999). The experimental group participated in 16 sessions of researcher-made media literacy training, but the group did not receive any training. SPSS software version 24 and univariate analysis of covariance were used for analysis.

The results of analysis of covariance showed that there was a significant difference between the scores of the experimental and control groups (pre-test and post-test) in the rate of Internet addiction
(P < 0.01).

The results showed that media literacy training reduced adolescent Internet addiction. Therefore, media literacy training is recommended as a complementary method along with psychological therapies to reduce adolescent Internet addiction.

The purpose of the current research is to develop a causal model of media literacy based on metacognitive skills, self-regulation learning strategies and self-efficacy with the mediation of critical thinking in students.

For this purpose, in a research project, 318 students of Tehran-North branch of Azad University were selected as subjects by available sampling method. Data were collected using questionnaires of media literacy, metacognitive skills of Wells, self-regulation learning strategies of Pintrich and de Groot, Schwartz's self-efficacy and Rajaei's critical thinking. The collected information was analyzed by structural equation modeling method and AMOSgraphic software.

The results showed that the fit of the proposed conceptual model was confirmed. Also, the results of the research showed that metacognitive skills with the mediation of critical thinking do not affect students' media literacy. Another result obtained in this research is that self-regulated learning strategies with the mediation of critical thinking have an effect on students' media literacy. Another part of the research findings shows the confirmation of this hypothesis that self-efficacy has an effect on students' media literacy through the mediation of critical thinking.

The findings of this research can be used by universities, educational centers, radio and television organizations, cultural centers and other related professionals and play a role in the development and improvement of media literacy.

Media and information literacy refers to a set of skills and abilities that allow a person to search, evaluate, analyze, and use information effectively. In today's world, where information is spreading rapidly and access to various sources through various media has become very easy, the importance of media and information literacy is felt more than ever. In today's world, information is widely available to everyone, and students, as the new generation and future builders of society, are faced with a huge amount of data and various contents more than ever before. Due to this extent, the ability to manage, process, and analyze this information is of particular importance. Media and information literacy is a set of skills that allows people to use the available information and ensure its accuracy effectively. Students, especially in academic settings, continuously need access to information sources for their research, studies, and decision-making. The lack of media and information literacy among students can have serious consequences in various academic, research, and even personal dimensions. This lack means the inability to search, evaluate, analyze, and effectively use available information, which can lead to problems in understanding information correctly, relying on unreliable sources, and spreading false information. In academic environments, students are regularly confronted with large amounts of information in trticles, books, online data, and other sources. Without adequate media and information literacy skills, these students may have difficulty distinguishing credible from dubious sources and may not be able to properly assess which information is reliable and which is false or biased. The lack of this type of literacy can negatively affect the quality of research and scientific results of students. This situation not only hinders their academic progress but can also lead to the dissemination of false information in the scientific community. In addition, the lack of sufficient media literacy makes students more vulnerable to false or misleading information in the media and social networks. This deficiency can lead to the strengthening of false beliefs and unhealthy behaviors that have destructive effects on the individual and society. Therefore, the lack of media and information literacy is an important challenge for students that requires special attention from educational and cultural institutions. Improving these skills can help improve the quality of education, research, and individual and social empowerment of students. Therefore, investigating the state of media and information literacy among sports science students can help identify strengths and weaknesses in this field and provide solutions to improve these skills. This issue is not only effective in improving the educational and research quality of students, but it can also play an important role in preventing the spread of false information and increasing the level of public awareness. Therefore, the present study aimed to provide solutions for improving media and information literacy among sports science students of universities in Mazandaran province.

This research was qualitative. The statistical population in the qualitative part included two human societies and an information society (scientific and library resources). The human part of the statistical population of the research was made up of all those who were aware of the subject of media and information literacy in the field of sports and specifically included experts in the field of media, information technology, and sports management. A sufficient number of statistical samples were selected based on reaching the theoretical saturation of the research framework and were selected in a purposeful and accessible manner (16 people). The basis of the sample selection was that the selected people could contribute to the formation of the theory and the reproducibility of the findings. The information society also included library and scientific resources such as articles and books compiled in the field of media and information literacy. In the qualitative part, research tools included two library study tools and interviews. At first, library studies are conducted to check the current state of scientific resources related to the research topic. Methods and methods such as analysis of the conducted research, generation of information, and description of the desired situation were used. Then, after extracting the initial list of indicators, an exploratory interview was used to complete and develop the framework. The validity of the transcript of the library study and the interview tool was first evaluated using experts' opinions. Then, it was checked through the validity methods of coding and the agreement of the correctors (kappa coefficient, etc.). To investigate the ways to improve the media and information literacy of sports science students, it was done with a qualitative approach and by Max Kyuda version 18 software. In this way, the notes and audio materials from the interviews with 16 experts in sports, media, and information management were implemented along with the data collected from the study of 40 scientific documents including related articles and books through the software. The mentioned was analyzed.

The qualitative results of the reflected research showed that to develop media and information literacy, it is necessary to act in three areas: access, evaluation, and application. For example, to improve the fields of sports science students, responsible and involved institutions should develop internet infrastructure and communication networks.

In general, it can be stated that the results of the research show that the development of media and information literacy among sports science students in Mazandaran universities requires focusing on three key areas: access to information, evaluation of information, and application of information. Improving access to reliable information sources is the first step in this direction, which enables students to access up-to-date scientific data. After that, it is necessary to strengthen the skills of information evaluation, so that students can evaluate the validity and accuracy of sources and avoid false or misleading information.

Smartphones have become an integral part of life by replacing computers with internet access and making life easier. But along with these positive features, there are also various negative effects. Therefore, the use of smartphones can also be problematic. The present study was conducted with the aim of developing a model of nomophobia symptoms in students based on attachment style and media literacy with the mediation of Internet addiction. The method of this study was descriptive-correlation based on the structural equation model. The statistical population of this study was the male students of the first secondary school in the city of Qom, who were selected using the random sampling method of sample clusters with a volume of 306 people (n = 306). The tools of data collection were Yildirim and Correa's Nomophobia Questionnaire (2015), Hazan and Shaver's Adult Attachment Questionnaire (1987), Philosophical Media Literacy Questionnaire (2013) and Young's Internet Addiction Questionnaire (1999). Data analysis using structural equation modeling method and Lisrel software showed that avoidant attachment style has an indirect effect on nomophobia symptoms with the mediation of Internet addiction (p<0.05, β=0.54); Anxious attachment style has an indirect effect on nomophobia symptoms with the mediation of Internet addiction (p<0.05, β=0.56);Secure attachment style has an indirect effect on nomophobia symptoms through the mediation of Internet addiction(β = -0.51, p < 0.05); Media literacy has an indirect effect on the symptoms of nomophobia through the mediation of Internet addiction (p<0.05, β=0.57);Avoidant attachment style has a direct effect on nomophobia symptoms (p<0.05, β=0.36)

The time when a person is born is important. Because people are in a historical period where a generation begins to form its perspective. It connects people with the views of that generation throughout their lives and affects many of their beliefs. Those who have tasted war in their generation have a different view on war and peace and also have different values ​​for development. Who has not had such an experience? Those who had job opportunities when they graduated from university have a different attitude about work and the future than those who did not have such opportunities. Divorce, birth control, abortion, marriage, and gender equality will mean different things to people depending on which generation they are from. In Iran, the current young generation looks more to the future, while the older generations are busy solving the current problems and dilemmas of their lives. The difference between the two generations of the young and the old is one of the potential dangers that have brought the strength and durability of families to the abyss of serious threat. In the past, despite learning the values ​​and attitudes of the social system, young people adapted themselves to the society in which they lived. It means that young people's communication has been limited to media such as television (assuming its existence, of course) and in a range as large as the city of residence. Today's young people face global villages where they can interact directly with the world around them through mass communication tools. Children are placed in such a situation, and in fact, this situation leads to comparing themselves with the situation of people of the same age, because of this, the expectations and expectations, sometimes unnecessarily, have increased greatly, and in the long run, they have caused extensive changes in their lifestyle and values. People, have values ​​that do not necessarily lead to human and social development. Based on this, the problem of the current research is that the changes that have taken place in the last 50 years show that generational values ​​are also changing, and this issue is also objective in Iran; But many of these changes have not been noticed much in Iranian society, or the emergence of different media, especially social media, because it has played an important role in value convergence and absorption of global values ​​in policy-making. And in the field of traditional social, cultural, and religious values ​​of Iranians, it has been seen as a harmful factor, while the harm or threat of modern mass and social media not only does not solve the problem but also can facilitate the degree of orientation towards these media and the acceptance of undesirable values ​​of foreigners. It seems that the most important solution in this field is empowering society by providing media literacy training; For many people, lack of reliable media literacy has caused them to absorb different cultural, social, and political values ​​that are transmitted through the media faster, while people with media literacy play an important role in Analyzing the messages of the media and absorbing and choosing the values ​​that are appropriate to the individual's point of view. Therefore, media literacy is as effective as the media itself in attracting and influencing individual values. Having media literacy makes the type of values ​​transferred, whether they are favorable or unfavorable, and their absorption or non-absorption by the audience is accelerated or slowed down. Today, many useful values, such as economic values, which emphasize empowerment, entrepreneurship, or self-employment, and can lead a large number of unemployed and unemployed graduates to entrepreneurship, should be viewed positively, and economic values should be accepted according to the economic development of the society, or cultural values ​​such as intellectual and financial independence, creativity and innovation, or social values ​​such as free and transparent dialogue and expression and preventing self-censorship, or political values ​​such as equality, political participation All-round to the extent that it does not conflict with the national-religious values, it can create deep changes in the moods and attitudes of the Iranian society and different generations, but these developmental values ​​can only be achieved by having media literacy. It is a realization. The current situation shows that there is no special program for teaching media literacy in schools and universities, and basically, modern media are considered harmful from the point of view of policymakers. Social, economic, political, and cultural development does not happen or happens with a delay, which will bring many negative effects and consequences. Based on this, the main question of the research is what effect does media literacy have on development values ​​with the approach of intergenerational differences?

The current research method was a survey and the data collection tool was a Likert scale questionnaire with good reliability and validity. The statistical population of all Tehrani citizens belonged to the three generations of the revolution, and the sampling method was a two-stage cluster. Based on the division of Tehran into rich, semi-rich, and low-rich sectors, 3 regions were selected from each region and then the studied generations were selected from each region. Based on Cochran's formula, 384 people were selected as a sample for the unknown statistical population at the error level of 5%, which increased to 400 people in each section. The total number of respondents was 1200 in the well-off, semi-well-off, and low-well-off sections, 400 questionnaires were distributed to each section, and 133 questionnaires were distributed in each region (44 first-generation people, 44 second-generation people, and 44 third-generation-people).

The results showed that media literacy has no effect on social values ​​and economic values ​​among the first generation, while media literacy has no effect on social values ​​and economic values ​​among the second and third generations. It has a positive effect. Media literacy has a positive effect on cultural values ​​among the first, second, and third generations.

In society, media literacy education helps to develop critical thinking and active participation in media culture. It aims to give people more freedom by empowering them to access, analyze, evaluate, and create media. Therefore, in general, it should be said that the different generations studied have been able to strengthen a level of media literacy skills in themselves, and this level of media literacy also strengthens the movement towards different development values. It is In this regard, it is suggested that: media literacy training by experienced teachers and experts in Tehran neighborhoods should be conducted regularly by the neighborhood management. It is suggested that to promote development-oriented economic values, laws should be passed in which the areas of legal discrimination or the promotion of positions and positions, especially for women, are eliminated, as well as fair wages and sustainable employment for disadvantaged groups. It is acceptable to arise. It is suggested that scientific and cultural centers in different regions of each season by holding ceremonies related to the celebrations of Iranian ethnic groups increase the level of social tolerance and, accordingly, promote cultural values ​​based on the creativity of different ethnic groups among the citizens.

The development of media literacy and expansion of social health and moral literacy can pave the way for desirable performance.This study investigated the effect of media literacy on social health using the mediating role of moral literacy among medical staff in Aligudarz.

The present applied research was a descriptive-analytical study. Tools to gather data consisted of three Taman’s Media Literacy scales, Keyes’ Social Health, and Moral Literacy Questionnaires. The sample size was 217 people from Aligoudarz Health Personnel selected via a simple random sampling method. The data were analyzed by Confirmatory factor analysis (CFA), Structural Equation modeling, and Pearson Correlation in the SPSS-24 and Smart-PLS software.

The study of the mediating role of moral literacy based on the boot-strapping approach showed an insignificant direct effect of media literacy on social health (t = 0/37, p> 0/05). Media literacy indirectly affects social health through moral literacy, equal to 0/38 (t = 6/18 p <0/05). Moral literacy has a complete mediating role in the relationship between media literacy and social health.According to the Sobel test, moral literacy has a significant mediating role in media literacy and social health.

Media literacy potential affects social health.Therefore, using moral literacy makes it possible to promote social health, especially among medical staff.

Low media literacy in our society is a concern because we live in a media environment and we need to know all the functional information of the community, so students need to constantly increase their awareness so that they do not have superficial perceptions of messages. Due to the importance of this issue, the purpose of this study is to examine media literacy in students. Therefore, it can provide a framework for organizing research to improve the media literacy situation in our country Articles in IRAN with a focus on media literacy in students using the English keywords Media literacy, Iran, and Mass media, Persian keywords media literacy, students, the need for media literacy from google scholar, science direct, Pubmed, SID, Magiran obtained. Inclusion criteria for this study are original articles, descriptive cross-sectional and qualitative articles in the period from 2000 to 2020 and the availability of the full text of the article. Articles that didn’t meet these criteria were excluded from the study, finally 30 related articles was obtained. the result of studies shows that media literacy is not in the educational priority of the universities. The level of media literacy in students was moderate. The variables of education, visual literacy, work experience, field of study, media habit and media consumption, respectively had the greatest impact on media literacy. The components of students' media literacy were examined in three dimensions: access and use, critical view of media, and create multimedia messages To achieve each of these issues; Universities, the media, organizations and institution must consider academic education in this field.

The purpose of this study was to explore the components of media literacy curriculum in the second grade of elementary school. The research method was qualitative-inductive content analysis. The qualitative phase of the study focused on non-Persian articles published between 2000 and 2019 and Persian articles published between 2011 and 2018. In order to collect the data, documentary research method (library method) was used. Sampling in this study was purposeful. Data analysis was performed following Attride-Stirling’s (2001) model of thematic analysis. The results showed that the basic components of the media literacy curriculum in the second grade of elementary school include: learning activities (student role and learning opportunities), time, learning space (dynamics, flexibility, and computer), grouping, and evaluation (diagnostic, formative, final, and peer evaluation), objectives (attitudinal, cognitive, and skill-related), content (attitudinal, cognitive and skill-related), educational materials and resources (online resources, visual resources, and print resources) and teaching-learning strategies (educational approaches, learning methods, and teacher role).

Every society has a level of media literacy, but what is important is a critical approach to media content, which is of particular importance among adolescents and young people. Therefore, in this study, a model for media health literacy with a critical approach for high school students in Tehran has been developed and validated.

The research method in this article is of quantitative type. The statistical population of this study includes the first and second year high school students of Tehran. The statistical sample was based on the sample required for exploratory or confirmatory factor analysis of 415 persons (in two stage) and the cluster sampling method was proportional to the selected cluster size. The research instrument was a self-designed questionnaire, which was validated from the exploratory and confirmatory factor analysis using SPSS and PLS software for data analysis.

The findings for the exploratory factor analysis showed that the factor loadings of all indicators were higher than 0.3. The goodness indicators of the pattern fit also showed that the structural pattern extracted has a good fit with the data. Also, the dimensions and components of the model had good reliability (Cronbachchr('39')s alpha and combined reliability).

The findings suggest that the need for integrated and systematic attention to all aspects of media health literacy with a critical approach in high schools is necessary.

Due to the necessity of the relationship between the university and society, the aim of this study was a scientometrics analysis of researches in the field of media and information literacy (MIL) in strengthening the relationship between universities and social space.

In this scientometric study, the statistical population was all articles published in the field of MIL as well as relationship between university and society in the Web of Science (WoS) from 2010 to 2019. The VOS viewer was used to draw a co-authorship map of all organizations, density map of countries and word co-occurrence map.

The highest and lowest scientific outputs related to this field were in 2017 and 2014, respectively. According to the results of VOS viewer software, there were 136 nodes and 3084 links in the map. Based on frequency clustering, the topics of "Higher Education", "Types of Media Literacy Levels", "Technology" and "New Curriculum" were identified as thematic clusters in the field of MIL. Moreover, Spain, Mexico and Chile had the highest density in the co-authorship network of MIL documents, respectively. Cluster analysis of the co-authorship network of countries in the field of MIL and relationship between university and social space indicated that this network was composed of 6 distinct clusters.

The co-occurrence of various words including "community", "university" and "digital space" in drawing the scientific map demonstrates the importance and necessity of close relationship between society and university in the context of digital and media space.

Decision making as a basis of management is like a nervous system of an organization and crisis is effective in decision making processes. This study aimed to analysing available researches about decision making in crisis in media organizations.

This systematic review was implemented from March to June 2020.English language publications (2000-2019) were filtered in databases of Willey, Elsevier, ISI, Pubmed, SCOPUS and Google Scholar search engine by combination of following keywords:"Decision making"AND"Media"AND"Crisis"in title, abstract and keywords.

After searching 6155 papers and removing repeated and unrelated ones, finally 14 papers were selected for deep analysis according to items identified. Results of this systematic review indicated that following factors are effective in descion making in crisis:"Attention to time of content production, Agile organizations, Decision-making models, Method of news coverage continuation ,Effects of place on crisis management ","Creating the trust, Recording experiences before during and after the crisis, Shortage of human resources in crisis, Interactive nature of social medias,Attention to panoramic dimension of the crisis , Time of the crisis, using tools of social medias and attention to new media trends".

In health crisis (Corona Pandemic) Convincing use of communicational message by media organizations with the goal of effecting in belief, attitude and health behaviors of society is necessary.Meanwhile designing a big and panoramic picture of all related dimentions of media and health and attention to “Media litracy” and “Health litracy” of media managers besides designing and implementing researches based on descion making methods development  in crisis and also benefit of other countirs experiences will leads to effective descion making in health system.

The consumption of nutritional supplements among athletes is increasing and this causes unwanted problems. Therefore, the main objective of this study was to evaluate the effects of media literacy training on athletes' attitude about dietary supplements. The statistical population of this study were all the fitness athletes in clubs of Kermanshah in 1395, among which 376 people were selected using Cochran formula. To collecting data, a researcher-made questionnaire on about food supplements and media literacy questionnaire was used. Data were analyzed using descriptive and analytical methods in SPSS16 software. The results showed that media literacy (P=0.001, r=0.282) and its components included media management awareness (P =0.001, r=0.455), critical thinking (P=0.001, r=0/282) and media analysis (P=0.001, r=0.638) have a positive and significant relationship with the attitude toward exercise supplementation. Also, it was found that the linear relationship between the two variables of media literacy and attitude about the self-administered supplementation of sport supplements (at the level of P≤0.01 and F = 20.401) was significant. The results of this study showed that media literacy and its components include knowledge of media management, critical thinking and media analysis have a positive and significant relationship with the attitude toward exercise supplementation.

The main purpose of this study is to study the education of media literacy on the attitude of athletes about the use of supplements.

The statistical population of this study was all the athletes using fitness clubs in Kermanshah (N = 20000). The sample was 376 people using the Cochran formula. To collect data, a researcher-made questionnaire on Attitude about the use of supplementary exercise was used and the media literacy questionnaire was used by Solhi et al. (1394) and their reliability was obtained in a preliminary study (0.78, 0.76), respectively. Data were analyzed using SPSS software.

The results of this study showed that media literacy and its components included knowledge of media management; critical thinking and media analysis have a positive and significant relationship with the attitude toward sport supplementation.

The findings of this study indicate the importance of the correct information role for correct use of supplements and preventing the arbitrary use of supplements. Therefore, the high level of media literacy in a society can promote the health, vitality and vitality of the community.

The aim of this study was to investigate media literacy and information behavior in cyberspace. This was a review and library research based study. With the advent of the digital age and the increasing spread of the World Wide Web, popularity and general acceptance of virtual social networks in the world today, the need to examine media literacy and information behavior in human life is important. Approach to media literacy which is the subset of information literacy in cyberspace has become necessary and obvious. As an individual, higher level of literacy can lead to choosing better content and search for information to find useful content. By assessing the theoretical basis and different approaches in a virtual environment, it can be concluded that having literacy skills and information behavior, the period of time spent in cyberspace and the number of readers have increased, leading to the ability to criticize and interpret the social, political and economic information and identify useful information. Consequently, by acquiring new technologies and increasing the adaptability in viewpoints and improving skills within researchers, the context for developing new ideas will be provided.

In order to activate his higher education system and dominate a research-based atmosphere over scientific conventions, the present research was conducted with the aim of investigating Nursing, Midwifery and Paramedical students’ information and media literacy in Bandar Abbas University.
The present applied, heuristic and analytical research was conducted on 306 (From 1200) Nursing, Midwifery and Paramedical students affiliated with Bandar Abbas University of medical sciences. The sampling method was randomized and stratified. A questionnaire developed by the researcher was used to collect the data. It involved three factors: access, evaluation and use. The reliability and validity of the instrument was established by the field specialists. SPSS ver19 was used for statistical data analysis. Descriptive tests as well as Tukey test, ANOVA and T-test were also used.
Findings: the mean media/information literacy was found to be 3.29±1.04 which was above the average. The lowest mean score was and belonged to the Find difficulty of web-based sources. The highest mean score was estimated to be and was that of accomplishing an article submission. Among the factors involved, access showed to have the lowest mean score while evaluation enjoyed the highest score. Income and the sub-group showed to be significantly correlated (p˂ .05).
In the present research, students at Bandar Abbas University of medical sciences showed to have a media/information literacy above the average level which was considered as relatively good. The participants showed to pay adequate attention to high academic achievement and scientific promotion, Efforts to create more creativity and innovation in research and learn new content. Therefore, more attention needs to be paid to factors involved in promoting media/information literacy.

Self-medication with diet supplements has been increased. Media advertisements have an important role in this regard.
The aim of this study was to determine the status of media literacy and attitudes about self-medication with diet supplements for weight loss in dormitory students of Iran University of Medical Sciences¡ Iran.
In this cross-sectional study¡ 98 dormitory students of Iran University of Medical Sciences were selected using random method. Data collection tools were two researcher-made questionnaires about attitudes towards self-medication with diet supplements and media literacy¡ and two standard questionnaires including Body Image Concern Inventory (BICI) and Coppersmith Self-Esteem Inventory (SEI). Data were collected through questionnaires and interviews. Data were analyzed using SPSS software version 16¡ descriptive statistics (frequency¡ percentage¡ mean and standard deviation)¡ and analytical tests (Pearson’s correlation coefficient¡ Spearman’s correlation coefficient¡ chi-squared and Fisher’s exact tests).
The status of attitudes and dimensions of media literacy (knowledge¡ critical thinking and analysis of media) was moderate. There were correlations in the mean score of attitude with media management awareness¡ critical thinking¡ and analysis (r = 0.99¡ r = 0.71 and r = 0.57¡ respectively; in each case¡ P=0.0001). Postgraduate students had higher scores of attitude¡ self-esteem¡ awareness¡ media management¡ critical thinking and analysis and lower scores of body image concern.
Discussion and The states of attitudes¡ media literacy¡ body image and self-esteem in studied students were moderate and promotional interventions in this area are recommended.