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Analysis of YouTube© Videos Regarding Breastfeeding During the Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) Pandemic.

During the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic, which has significantly impacted public health, it is crucial to raise awareness and access to accurate information about breastfeeding for healthy growth and development. This descriptive study aimed to evaluate the content, reliability, and quality of YouTube videos on COVID-19 and breastfeeding. The YouTube platform was searched for the English keywords "COVID-19" and "breastfeeding" in March 2021. A total of 325 videos were reached. Two independent researchers analyzed the content of 43 videos that met the inclusion criteria. The content quality of the videos was evaluated using the COVID-19 and Breastfeeding Score, which was prepared by researchers in line with international guidelines, the reliability of the videos was analyzed using the DISCERN, and the content quality was evaluated using the Global Quality Score (GQS). The majority (72.1%) of the 43 videos included in the study were informative. In terms of the video origins, most had been uploaded in the U.S., and most had been created by news agencies or physicians. Using the DISCERN tool, 32.6% of videos scored 5 points, and 37.2% of videos scored five points using the GQS tool. Videos grouped as informative scored significantly higher than those grouped as misleading. The GQSs for the videos featuring parents were significantly lower than those for the videos featuring physicians or other healthcare professionals. During the COVID-19 pandemic, YouTube videos served as an essential and easily accessible source of information about breastfeeding for mothers concerned about various aspects of the disease. This study showed that videos on breastfeeding and COVID-19 have high view rates but low quality and low reliability.

Losing your head? An evaluation of the readability and reliability of patient information available online for avascular necrosis of the head of the femur

TitleLosing your head? An evaluation of the readability and reliability of patient information available online for Avascular Necrosis of the Head of Femur. BackgroundAvascular necrosis of the head of femur commonly affects patients with an average age of 58.3 years, and is generally managed in the elective setting, allowing patients a timeframe to research their diagnosis and management options. The aim of this study is to evaluate the readability and reliability of the information available online to patients about this condition. MethodsGoogle, Bing and Yahoo internet search engines were utilised, using the search terms “Avascular necrosis head of femur” and “hip avascular necrosis”, with the first 30 URLs selected for analysis. Readability was assessed using an online readability calculator to produce 3 scores (Gunning FOG, Flesch Kincaid Grade and Flesch Reading Ease). Information quality was assessed using a HONcode detection web-extension and the JAMA benchmark criteria. Results86 webpages were identified for inclusion for assessment. ConclusionThe majority of the information available online about avascular necrosis of the head of the femur is not at an appropriate reading level for the general population, and less than 20% of the most accessible information available online is accredited to be of sufficient quality to be providing advice to patients. Medical professionals must work together to improve health literacy among the patients encountered, and ensure recommendation of only reliable and accessible sources of information should patients ask for guidance on finding these resources.

(093) “Vagina” is Not a Bad Word: Historical and Contemporary Censorship of the Word “Vagina”

Abstract Introduction The first recorded use of the word “vagina” was in 1680. It is the only contemporary anatomic term for the female reproductive canal and has no anatomically accurate substitute. For the last 350 years, use of the word has been intentionally avoided in media, print, and society in general. Objective We sought to characterize instances of “vagina” censorship to better understand perceptions and behaviors surrounding the word “vagina.” Methods An internet and relevant database (PubMed, Academic OneFile, Proquest, Health Business Elite, etc.) search was conducted for “vagina, “censor,” and related wildcard terms. Search results were filtered by three independent reviewers for relevance. Related articles were summarized and reviewed for common themes. Results Examples of censorship of the word “vagina” were compiled in Table 1, and several themes were identified: (1) Policies surrounding censorship are unclear. Affected parties typically receive generic responses – for instance, that content “does not comply” with standards. Censoring parties oftentimes will not explicitly identify language or elements of concern. (2) Policies appear highly variable. In advertisements for similar products on the same social media platforms, some companies successfully use the word “vagina” while others are barred, highlighting puzzling inconsistencies. (3) Another related theme that emerges is differing standards between references to male and female genitalia. For example, “penis” and associated references were often allowed by the same television shows that mandated censorship or omission of “vagina.” (4) Objections often call the use of “vagina” overtly sexual, profane, or unprofessional. However, “vagina” refers to an anatomical term for which there is no suitable, biologically accurate alternative. Censorship of the word forces inaccurate, over-generalized, ambiguous references to female genitalia. Conclusions The word “vagina” is censored across multiple platforms: print, film and television, social media, politics, education, and more. It has been censored for centuries and continues to be today. This erects barriers to care for women. Patients increasingly turn to the internet and other media platforms as accessible sources of high-quality health information about their bodies. Pervasive censorship of the word “vagina” perpetuates a culture of ignorance and shame about women’s bodies. Until we normalize the term “vagina,” we cannot make progress on women’s pelvic health. Disclosure No

(217) “Vagina” is Not a Bad Word: Historical and Contemporary Censorship of the Word “Vagina”

Abstract Introduction The first recorded use of the word “vagina” was in 1680. It is the only contemporary anatomic term for the female reproductive canal and has no anatomically accurate substitute. For the last 350 years, use of the word has been intentionally avoided in media, print, and society in general. Objective We sought to characterize instances of “vagina” censorship to better understand perceptions and behaviors surrounding the word “vagina.” Methods An internet and relevant database (PubMed, Academic OneFile, Proquest, Health Business Elite, etc.) search was conducted for “vagina, “censor,” and related wildcard terms. Search results were filtered by three independent reviewers for relevance. Related articles were summarized and reviewed for common themes. Results Examples of censorship of the word “vagina” were compiled in Table 1, and several themes were identified: (1) Policies surrounding censorship are unclear. Affected parties typically receive generic responses – for instance, that content “does not comply” with standards. Censoring parties oftentimes will not explicitly identify language or elements of concern. (2) Policies appear highly variable. In advertisements for similar products on the same social media platforms, some companies successfully use the word “vagina” while others are barred, highlighting puzzling inconsistencies. (3) Another related theme that emerges is differing standards between references to male and female genitalia. For example, “penis” and associated references were often allowed by the same television shows that mandated censorship or omission of “vagina.” (4) Objections often call the use of “vagina” overtly sexual, profane, or unprofessional. However, “vagina” refers to an anatomical term for which there is no suitable, biologically accurate alternative. Censorship of the word forces inaccurate, over-generalized, ambiguous references to female genitalia. Conclusions The word “vagina” is censored across multiple platforms: print, film and television, social media, politics, education, and more. It has been censored for centuries and continues to be today. This erects barriers to care for women. Patients increasingly turn to the internet and other media platforms as accessible sources of high-quality health information about their bodies. Pervasive censorship of the word “vagina” perpetuates a culture of ignorance and shame about women’s bodies. Until we normalize the term “vagina,” we cannot make progress on women’s pelvic health. Disclosure No

Role of Indigenous and local knowledge in seasonal forecasts and climate adaptation: A case study of smallholder farmers in Chiredzi, Zimbabwe

Accessible, reliable and diverse sources of climate information are needed to inform climate change adaptation at all levels of society, particularly for vulnerable sectors such as smallholder farming. Globally, many smallholder farmers use Indigenous knowledge (IK) and local knowledge (LK) to forecast weather and climate; however, less is known about how the use of these forecasts connects to decisions and actions for reducing climate risks. We examined the role of IK and LK in seasonal forecasting and the broader climate adaptation decision-making of smallholder farmers in Chiredzi, Zimbabwe. The data were collected from a sample of 100 smallholder farmers. Seventy-three of the 100 interviewed farmers used IK and LK weather and climate forecasts, and 32% relied solely on IK and LK forecasts for climate adaptation decision-making. Observations of cuckoo birds, leaf-sprouting of Mopane trees, high summer temperatures, and Nimbus clouds are the main indicators used for IK and LK forecasts. The use of IK and LK climate forecasts was significantly positively associated with increasing farmer age and farmland size. Farmers using IK and LK forecasts implemented, on average, triple the number of adaptation measures compared with farmers not using IK and LK. These findings demonstrate the widespread reliance of farmers on IK and LK for seasonal forecasts, and the strong positive link between the use of IK and LK and the implementation of climate adaptation actions. This positive association between IK and LK usage and the implementation of adaptation actions may be widespread in smallholder farming communities throughout Africa and globally. Recognition and inclusion of IK and LK in climate services is important to ensure their continued potential for enhancing climate change adaptation.

Does YouTube promote research ethics and conduct? A content analysis of Youtube Videos and analysis of sentiments through viewers comments

ABSTRACT More commonly today, research ethics and misconduct are ideas that are frequently violated. The availability of information sources and the dissemination of awareness among researchers can help to reduce this kind of violation. This study highlights how YouTube can be used to promote discussions of research misconduct and ethics. The study looked into how many videos there are on research ethics and misconduct, which colleges actively provide such videos, and how satisfied viewers are with the available videos by analyzing comments. Various software tools, including Webometric Analyst, R-studio, and Microsoft Excel, were applied for data collection and analysis. On 01-24-2023, 515 videos and 6984 comments were retrieved using the correct search queries that is “Research ethics” OR “Research misconduct” OR “Research conduct” OR “Scientific integrity” OR “Research integrity” OR “Scientific misconduct.” Results indicate that 2020 was the most significant year, since the most videos (241) were posted in this year. The channels titled “PPIRCPSC, ABRIZAH A, and ALHOORI H” upload 10, 9, and 8 videos respectively, placing them in the first, second, and third positions. By analyzing viewer comments, it was determined that the majority of comments were favorable, indicating that viewers are generally pleased with the available videos.

Plant poaching in southern Africa is aided by taxonomy: Is a return to Caput bonae spei inevitable?

AbstractIn recent years the poaching of, especially, succulent plants from the wild in South Africa has developed into an enormous, illegal industry, with the number of such plants confiscated increasing annually by over 250%. It has been estimated that more than 1.5 million plants have been illegally removed from the wild in the past three years. This conservation crisis has seen an unprecedented surge in poaching of representatives of families such as the Aizoaceae, Anacampserotaceae, Asphodelaceae, Crassulaceae, and several others, given that South Africa and neighbouring countries are host to about 45% of the known succulents of the world. Apart from annotated, geo‐referenced (type and other) herbarium specimens, further easily accessible sources of information on accurate occurrences of species are type localities published in protologues of plant names, and online resources that aim to mobilise biodiversity data. We propose drastic measures regarding the non‐disclosure of accurate locality information on specimens, in the literature, and on websites.

The Stanford Drone Dataset Is More Complex Than We Think: An Analysis of Key Characteristics

Several datasets exist which contain annotated information of individuals trajectories. Such datasets are vital for many real-world applications, including trajectory prediction and autonomous navigation. One prominent dataset currently in use is the Stanford Drone Dataset (SDD). Despite its prominence, discussion surrounding the characteristics of this dataset is insufficient. We demonstrate how this insufficiency reduces the information available to users and can impact performance. Our contributions include the outlining of key characteristics in the SDD, employment of an information-theoretic measure and custom metric to clearly visualize those characteristics, the implementation of the PECNet and Y-Net trajectory prediction models to demonstrate the outlined characteristics impact on predictive performance, and lastly we provide a comparison between the SDD and Intersection Drone (inD) Dataset. Our analysis of the SDDs key characteristics is important because without adequate information about available datasets a users ability to select the most suitable dataset for their methods, to reproduce one anothers results, and to interpret their own results are hindered. The observations we make through this analysis provide a readily accessible and interpretable source of information for those planning to use the SDD. Our intention is to increase the performance and reproducibility of methods applied to this dataset going forward, while also clearly detailing less obvious features of the dataset for new users.

A Six-Month Assessment of Medical News Reporting in Leading Local Newspapers in the Philippines: Is It Based on Good Evidence?

Background. Evidence-Based Medicine (EBM) has brought about a paradigm shift in medical practice. However, evidence in peerreviewed medical journals is inaccessible to a lay person for whom the newspaper is the most accessible source of information. This study aims to determine if medical news articles (MNAs) in leading local newspapers in the Philippines are based on good evidence.Objectives. To characterize MNAs based on: (1) references cited and their level of evidence as appraised by authors and two independent EBM experts; (2) use of clinical outcomes; (3) mentionof treatment benefit and potential harm in measurable terms; (4) mention of cost of treatment; and (5) disclosure of pharmaceutical industry support.Methods. MNAs on non-surgical prevention and treatment of adult diseases from January to June 2002 in three leading local Philippine newspapers were appraised. MNAs on diagnosis, pediatric and surgical treatments, multiple treatment modalities, “Dear Doctor” or “Q&A” columns were excluded. References were assessed independently by two EBM experts; differences were resolved by consensus.Results. The five conditions most frequently reported on were: diabetes, coronary heart disease, cancer, arthritis and hypertension. Of 113 MNAs, 94 (83%) cited references—54 were medical journal articles, 34 (63%) of which were based on good quality evidence. Out of the 94 MNAs, 51 (54%) reported clinical endpoints, 31 (33%) quantified benefit, 21 (22%) cited potential harm, 22 (23%) disclosed industry support, and 4 (4%) mentioned cost of treatment. None of the MNA authors mentioned critically appraising their references.Conclusion. The 113 MNAs published in three leading local newspapers in the Philippines during the six-month period showed shortcomings in providing information to benefit the public. EBM awareness among journalists and studies covering a longer period and a broader line of the print media arerecommended.

Transfer Information Online: Websites and Articulation Agreements at The City University of New York

Objective: Transfer students face a range of potential challenges as they prepare to move from one college to another. Websites are critical resources for transfer students because they can be easily accessible sources of information concerning credit transfer, advising, articulation agreements, and additional transfer administrative policies and procedures. Detailed assessments of colleges’ website transfer information can provide information useful to higher education institutions regarding how transfer information should and should not be communicated online. Methods: The present study examined transfer information on the websites of 19 colleges of The City University of New York (CUNY). This examination assessed the presence on these websites of information about credit transfer, transfer advising, and articulation agreements. This study also assessed the number of within-CUNY articulation agreements listed on each website and whether these articulation agreements were present on the websites of the agreements’ partners. Results: The results showed that, even within an integrated system of colleges such as CUNY, and for both colleges that offer associate degrees and colleges that offer bachelor’s degrees, the ways in which colleges transmit transfer information online can vary significantly. In addition, this information can frequently be incomplete, confusing, and misleading. Finally, providing adequate and accurate information on articulation agreements for transfer students can be particularly challenging. Conclusions: This study concludes with recommendations regarding best practices and policies to support enhancement of online information transmission for transfer students, including standardization of website transfer information across groups of colleges, with continuous monitoring for information accuracy and completeness.

Implementasi Media Pembelajaran Quizizz sebagai Penilaian Harian Teks Persuasi pada Peserta Didik Kelas VIII SMP Negeri 1 Pecangaan

Along with the development of science and technology is very influential in one's life. In the world of education, learning technology has a positive impact, including students being given the flexibility to access information sources from social media. In addition, along with the development of technology that is happening as it is today. Educators are expected to be able to provide fun learning by providing learning media that suit the needs of students, educators can also utilize applications such as power point, YouTube, or other e-learning as learning media. The goal is to create a fun interactive learning atmosphere, using Quizizz can also increase interest and motivation in learning and make it easier for educators to give quizzes or material to students. This study uses descriptive qualitative research methods, related to data collection, researchers use several techniques such as observation, interviews, and documentation. The results obtained by students are also mostly above the KKM, so this Quizizz learning media is very suitable to be used as practice questions which are carried out not only in face-to-face learning, but online learning can also be done. Because, with the unlimited space and time given which requires that work be done at that time it also makes it very flexible and efficient because it does not require paper and writing instruments so that the collection is in accordance with the needs and agreements that have been made between students and educators.

Impact of Social Media Disinformation and of Fake News Overexposure on the Actual Capacities and the Psychological Wellbeing During the Covid-19 Pandemic: a Systemic Literature Review

Massive spread of misinformation over social media during the COVID-19 pandemic has negatively impacted the mental health of populations. Social media are among the cheapest and most quickly accessible information sources for a large section of the public, in search of news that is reliable, true, precise and based on conscientious editing. From a Positive Transcultural Psychotherapy (PPT) viewpoint, these secondary capacities – reliability, honesty, precision and conscientiousness – are among other psychosocial norms that sustain psychological well-being, including primary capacities such as time, trust, hope, security and doubt. Also, from a PPT perspective, the energy and time spent by a person in online spaces and activities affects the well-being in the four life dimensions, while those primary capacities (and emotional needs) remain at the basis of emotional well-being. The research employed the systematic review of literature in several open-access scholarly websites from February 2020 to March 2022. The paper reviews the existing research on how disinformation and excess time in fake news spread over social media has the potential to corrode the abovementioned actual capacities, trigger negative emotions, mislead the public in undertaking wrong decisions for their health and well-being, and constitute a serious threat to both public health and social order, as well as to individuals’ sense of security.

The Ways of Communication with Parents and The Parenting Styles During Adolescence

The importance of the role of parents in the development of adolescents is increasingly being emphasized. Studies shows that adolescent-parent communication and different type of parenting styles can influence adolescents’ behaviors and attitudes since parents are accessible sources of information for them. The relevant contents in this article provide some references for parental influences on adolescents' mental health.

FRAMEWORK CONCEPT DEVELOPMENT OF THE MANAGEMENT OF THE PROPERTY WITH HISTORICAL VALUE LOCATED IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF CHISINAU

Real estate management includes a multitude of tasks of different professional affiliation and often the real estate manager has to solve technical, economic, legal, organizational problems. In this article, through the lens of the systemic approach, the authors propose the framework concept of real estate management. The framework concept is developed for a distinct category of real estate, namely real estate with historical value. The authors examine only the category of real estate that is in a physical condition sufficient for use. The necessary information is systematized and the accessible sources of information are presented to develop individual management systems for concrete real estate located in the city. Chisinau. There has been presented the applicability of the interactive database (in the process of completion) developed within the Chisinau Institute Project “Chisinauproiect” in which the authors took part. Potential basic schemes for the development of immovable property of cultural value are examined according to the type of ownership (public or private). It is proposed to develop the monitoring system at the stage of evaluating the results of building management.

Digital technologies as sources of information for patients and caregivers during COVID-19 pandemic: A cross-sectional survey.

The emergence of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic had a significant impact on the global economy, society, and healthcare systems. Little is known about the role of digital technologies as sources of information for patients and informal caregivers during COVID-19 pandemic. Considering the substantial information needs experienced by informal caregivers during the COVID-19 pandemic, further understanding of caregivers' use of digital technologies to access COVID-19 information is needed. The aim of this study is to identify associations between informal caregiver's characteristics and the use of digital technologies to seek COVID-19 information in two countries with two different care systems: Italy (family based care system) and Sweden (universal care system) in order to determine whether factors such as demographics, socioeconomic resources, and the caregiving context may influence caregivers' use of these technologies during the pandemic. A sample of 500 respondents participated in a cross-sectional survey by completing the online questionnaire. Respondents were recruited by the Italian National Institute of Health and Science on Ageing and the Swedish Family Care Competence Centre. Logistic regression model was used to investigate the association between the use of digital technologies to seek COVID-19 information and the independent variables. The multivariate analysis for the Italian sample indicated that female caregivers had two times the odds of use of digital technologies compared with males (p = 0.010, 95% CI 1.191 to 3.701). The odds of use were 2.3 times higher when the level of dependency of the care recipient on the caregiver is low compared with a high level of dependency (p = 0.029, 95% CI 1.090 to 4.858). In the Swedish group, respondents who spent less than 10 h per week providing care were almost three times more likely to use digital technologies as opposed to those who dedicate more than 40 h per week to care provision (p = 0.039, 95% CI 0.133 to 0.951). Caregivers in the age group 40-59 years were 2.7 times more likely to use digital technologies in comparison with those of the age group 60 + years (p = 0.033, 95% CI 1.083 to 6.494). Perceiving a lack of awareness about available online resources that support caregivers in their role during the pandemic was the top challenge mentioned by the participants in both countries in using digital technologies to access information during the pandemic. The study revealed that the most used sources of online COVID-19 information for Italian caregivers were social media platforms and mobile apps, while in the case of the Swedish caregivers, online portals and apps published by state, regional, or municipal authorities were the most used sources. Italian participants in the study perceived less reliability in the online COVID-19 information than their Swedish counterparts. Digital technologies are used by patients and their caregivers to seek information relevant to the pandemic. Because digital technologies are becoming a popular and accessible information source, medical professionals should consider the differences between caregivers' age groups when delivering information online. Strategies aiming to address the spread of misinformation on social media and online platforms are needed to fight infodemic. Governments should consider innovative policies that promote formal certification of online platforms and apps on the basis of their reliability. As digitalization of healthcare systems continues, efforts are needed to ensure different populations of patients and their caregivers are supported to obtain timely accurate information that meets their needs. An inclusive approach in the digitalization of healthcare systems may reduce inequalities in access to technology. Consequently, technology itself may over time become a tool in reducing such inequalities by empowering underserved or underrepresented populations.

Information Seeking: The Case of Academic Staff of Federal College of Education (Technical) Ekiadolor, Benin City

Purpose: The article investigated the information seeking behaviour of academic staff of Federal College of Education (Technical), Ekiadolor, with particular focus on the access tools, information sources and search strategies used. Methodology: Descriptive survey research method was adopted for the study, with an online questionnaire as the research instrument. Findings: The study revealed that academic staff of the Federal College of Education (Technical) are active information seekers, in a bid to meeting their information needs as they relate to their work. They mostly use the internet and the library to access information, consulting journals/periodicals, reference materials, dictionaries and the internet when seeking for information. Recommendation: Academic libraries should be subscribed to e-databases, and staff trained on the usage; academic libraries should be provided with the different types of information sources, staff should be trained on how to use OPAC.

The maintenance and transmission of memory through media : a murder in broadside ballads, news periodicals, and oral tradition

This study uses a 1907 quadruple homicide to present the different ways that information was presented by broadside ballads, news periodicals, and the oral tradition. Broadside ballads, which were akin to tabloid journalism and commemorated important events as one-page hard-copies of song lyrics, were losing popularity at the time, and news periodicals, like newspapers and magazines, represented the most accessible source of information for the broader social strata. Both helped to transmit and, later, maintain the memory of the infamous crime. This text focuses on similarities and differences in the reporting, including the choice of topic, sourcing, transmission of information, work with audiences, and authorship. Drawing on primary sources and present-day recapitulations, it analyses the ways in which memory was maintained (and not maintained) through these media. In addition, the study analyses the passage of information through oral folk tradition and collective and community memory, and their mutual influences.

Adaptable Data Warehouse Based on the Research Factor of the NAC Institutional Accreditation Model

One of the main challenges of higher education institutions is continuously improving educational quality. In Colombia, the National Accreditation Council is in charge of evaluating if an institution provides high-quality education. One of the stages in obtaining recognition of high quality requires submitting a self-assessment report with quantitative data by the institution. This stage is very demanding for the institutions because it requires handling data extracted from various sources. Data warehouses are an alternative solution since they allow information from various sources to be centralized and support decision-making. This article proposes dimensional models adaptable to the availability of information sources for institutions and focuses on investigative processes. The research methodology used is the Iterative Research Pattern, where the problem was observed through the review of related studies and self-assessment reports submitted to the National Accreditation Council by public institutions. Subsequently, the requirements of the model were created and validated by a group of experts in institutional quality accreditation. Then, the solution was developed, and six adaptable dimensional research models were proposed using the MiPymes methodology, which is validated through a focus group of experts in dimensional modeling of data warehouses that considered the degree of adaptability of the models is 100% to the identified requirements.

Incorporating Open Educational Practices in Graduate Education: A Collaborative Autoethnographic Study

In this paper we describe the early steps of our journey through a collaborative autoethnographic research project and share preliminary findings. As distance educators who work at an open, online university, we embrace a philosophy of openness, drawing on open educational practices to facilitate collaborative and flexible learning. As faculty members who support masters and doctoral students, we conceptualize our virtual learning environments as spaces where reciprocal learning takes place between and among learners and professors in a form of co-mentorship. We chose collaborative autoethnography because it is an approach that allows us to interrogate our practice using experiences, archival data, and artifacts as accessible and reliable sources of information. Collaborative autoethnography, which permits us to both individually and collectively critique our practice, requires us to consider our personal experiences in relation to our identities as distance educators within the cultural context of an open and online research university in Canada. The initial data analysis process has uncovered three emergent themes to date. These themes include values linking open educational practices with student engagement and facilitating effective open educational practice through learning design. This research project enables us to experience the power of collaborative autoethnography as a research approach and to further our understanding of the potential of open educational practices in graduate education.

Perspectives on Fish Consumption Preference, Frequency and Information Accessibility among Households in Juba, South Sudan

Eating healthy requires nutritious foods (e.g. fish, vegetables and fruits etc.) on the menu to help improve the health of consumers. As an example of highly nutritious foods, eating fish has the potential to improve human health. Most fish consumption studies mainly focus on consumers’ perspectives to evaluate their knowledge and behavior, and are often compared to scientific evidences. In many developing countries, fish consumption cannot only be influenced by consumers’ knowledge and behavior but also by other factors such as undersupply of fish and fish products due to poor infrastructures, political instability and unregulated prices in the local markets, accessible and preferred purchasing points, accessible and preferred sources of information, and trust towards agents of information, which are not commonly studied or underrated in developed nations. Limited number of studies only incorporated a few of these variables to understand issues influencing fish consumption. In Juba Town, Kator and Munuki Payams of Juba County and South Sudan at large, recent estimates about food insufficiency among households are worrying. Besides such worsening food insufficiency, studies on food consumption preference, frequency and other persuasive issues have not been conducted or lacking. As a result, this study evaluated perspectives on fish consumption preference, frequency and information accessibility among households in Juba, South Sudan. A total of 191 respondents from Juba Town, Kator and Munuki Payams of Juba County were interviewed using non-probability sampling method. The data were analyzed thematically and descriptively using SPSS software 20.0. Majority of the households (>50%) in Juba consumed fish regularly but in small amounts. The findings also revealed the most preferred fish species and products, purchasing points, motivation and constraints, and information accessibility influencing fish consumption and recommendations for further studies.