Examining disparities in harmful reporting on community firearm violence in Philadelphia television news reports
Harmful CFV reporting is pervasive, and the severity of harm is associated with news coverage characteristics. Disparities in specific harmful CFV content elements may further exacerbate existing health inequities. Journalists should modify CFV reporting practices to minimize harm.
Authors
- Christopher N. Morrison
- Siena Wanders
- Anita Wamakima
- Leah E. Roberts
- Evan L. Eschliman
- Jim MacMillan
- Jennifer Midberry
- Tyrone Muns
- Jessica H. Beard
- Kallie Palm
Institutions
- Temple University Hospital (US)
- Monash University (AU)
- Columbia University (US)
- Temple University (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Injury Epidemiology
- Published
- 2026-02-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s40621-026-00659-4
- Primary Topic
- Gun Ownership and Violence Research
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00