The Innovation Diffusion Studies of Viagra in China: A Health Communication Perspective

LAI Zedong

Chinese Journal of Journalism & Communication ›› 2013, Vol. 35 ›› Issue (9) : 41-53.

The Innovation Diffusion Studies of Viagra in China: A Health Communication Perspective

  • Lai Zedong
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The author conducts quantitative study by content analysis on how the Viagra as a new drug was reported in Chinese media in the past 14 years with a perspective of health communication theory. The paper puts that the spread of Viagra in China represents the completed process of innovation diffusion.

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Viagra / diffusion / pharmacy news / health communication

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LAI Zedong. The Innovation Diffusion Studies of Viagra in China: A Health Communication Perspective. Chinese Journal of Journalism & Communication. 2013, 35(9): 41-53

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