Author:
Ferreira Caceres Maria Mercedes, ,Sosa Juan Pablo,Lawrence Jannel A,Sestacovschi Cristina,Tidd-Johnson Atiyah,Rasool Muhammad Haseeb UI,Gadamidi Vinay Kumar,Ozair Saleha,Pandav Krunal,Cuevas-Lou Claudia,Parrish Matthew,Rodriguez Ivan,Fernandez Javier Perez, , , ,
Abstract
<abstract>
<p>Since the inception of the current pandemic, COVID-19 related misinformation has played a role in defaulting control of the situation. It has become evident that the internet, social media, and other communication outlets with readily available data have contributed to the dissemination and availability of misleading information. It has perpetuated beliefs that led to vaccine avoidance, mask refusal, and utilization of medications with insignificant scientific data, ultimately contributing to increased morbidity. Undoubtedly, misinformation has become a challenge and a burden to individual health, public health, and governments globally. Our review article aims at providing an overview and summary regarding the role of media, other information outlets, and their impact on the pandemic. The goal of this article is to increase awareness of the negative impact of misinformation on the pandemic. In addition, we discuss a few recommendations that could aid in decreasing this burden, as preventing the conception and dissemination of misinformation is essential.</p>
</abstract>
Publisher
American Institute of Mathematical Sciences (AIMS)
Cited by
38 articles.
订阅此论文施引文献
订阅此论文施引文献,注册后可以免费订阅5篇论文的施引文献,订阅后可以查看论文全部施引文献