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Identifying patterns to prevent the spread of misinformation …

Health misinformation (i.e., unsubstantiated claims about health and wellness in their many forms) has the potential to harm the public’s health and is considered a … See more

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The different forms of COVID-19 misinformation and their …

WebAs the COVID-19 pandemic progresses, an understanding of the structure and organization of beliefs in pandemic conspiracy theories and misinformation becomes …

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Promoting health literacy during the COVID-19 pandemic: A call to

WebImage by United Nations COVID-19 Response on Unsplash Introduction. Health literacy is crucial for health, and healthcare professionals must acknowledge and …

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How search engines disseminate information about COVID-19 and …

WebAccess to accurate and up-to-date information is essential for individual and collective decision making, especially at times of emergency. On February 26, 2020, two …

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Leveraging infodemiologists to counteract online misinformation

WebIn the new information environment represented by the internet and social media platforms, information of public health importance is transmitted rapidly by …

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Assessing misinformation recall and accuracy perceptions: …

WebMisinformation is ubiquitous; however, the extent and heterogeneity in public uptake of it remains a matter of debate. We address these questions by exploring …

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Why do people believe COVID-19 conspiracy theories

WebAs conspiracy theories about COVID-19 take root in the United States, understanding the psychological foundations of conspiracy beliefs is increasingly critical. …

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How trust in experts and media use affect acceptance of common …

WebImplications. Even though our findings can only show correlations between exposure to media coverage and individual attitudes, rather than establishing that the …

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A dangerous misinfodemic spreads alongside the SARS-COV-2 …

WebOn 7 January 2020, Chinese authorities identified a new type of coronavirus, which was subsequently named severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS …

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Hide and seek: The connection between false beliefs and …

WebThis research examines how false beliefs shape perceptions of government transparency in times of crisis. Measuring transparency perceptions using both closed- …

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Propaganda, misinformation, and histories of media techniques

WebThis essay argues that the recent scholarship on misinformation and fake news suffers from a lack of historical contextualization. The fact that misinformation …

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What do we study when we study misinformation

WebImplications. In this article, we report a scoping review of misinformation research from 2016-2022. A scoping review is a useful evidence synthesis approach that …

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Designing misinformation interventions for all:

WebThis paper examines strategies for making misinformation interventions responsive to four communities of color. Using qualitative focus groups with members of …

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