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Table 10 Use of threat and efficacy combined in instagram post images

From: A content analysis of Canadian influencer crisis messages on Instagram and the public’s response during COVID-19

Threat and Efficacy Constructs

News Media

n (%)1

Politicians

n (%)1

Public Health and Government

n (%)1

Science Communicators

n (%)1

Brand Influencers and Celebrities

n (%)1

Severity and Cues to Action/Efficacy

5 (0.5%)

0 (0%)

0 (0%)

8 (1%)

0 (0%)

Susceptibility and Cues to Action/Efficacy

3 (0.3%)

4 (0.8%)

5 (1%)

14 (2%)

0 (0%)

Severity and Susceptibility and Cues to Action/Efficacy

2 (0.2%)

0 (0%)

0 (0%)

3 (0.5%)

0 (0%)

  1. 1 Percentage of post images using both constructs indicated
  2. X2 = 9.836 on 6 degrees of freedom, p = 0.13