Abstract
Improving Understanding of and Response to Infodemics During Public Health Emergencies.
Highlights
Introduction to Special FeatureImproving Understanding of and Response to Infodemics During Public Health EmergenciesTara Kirk Sell, Divya Hosangadi, Marc Trotochaud, Tina D
Effective communication during epidemics and outbreaks is a critical component of a public health response
The participants discussed the science that informs the management of infodemics, including the systematic use of evidence-based analysis and interventions, and how to mitigate harmful effects of health misinformation on health behaviors during acute health events
Summary
Introduction to Special FeatureImproving Understanding of and Response to Infodemics During Public Health EmergenciesTara Kirk Sell, Divya Hosangadi, Marc Trotochaud, Tina D. During an epidemic or pandemic, the communication environment can be complicated by an ‘‘infodemic,’’ which is the rapid, large-scale spread of health information and misinformation through a variety of media and informational channels.[1] This overabundance of information— some accurate and some not—makes it difficult for people to differentiate between false and true information, and has been challenging to address during the ongoing coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic.
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