Strengthening scientific credibility against misinformation and disinformation: Where do we stand now?
Journal
Journal of controlled release : official journal of the Controlled Release Society
Journal Volume
352
Pages
619
Date Issued
2022-12
Author(s)
Abstract
Health behaviors related to COVID-19 prevention measures, especially vaccination, are used to exemplify mechanisms whereby misinformation and disinformation can spark an "infodemic": a situation in which false information can spread more rapidly and widely than its truthful, science-based counterpart. We define key terminologies and identify potential sources that led to the pandemic infodemic, and highlight the harmful implications of such events. Issues related to scientific communication, how the public perceives information, and factors influencing individuals' decision-making are also discussed. This is the first in a series of two perspective articles on this topic.
Subjects
HEALTH LITERACY; COVID-19
Publisher
ELSEVIER
Type
journal article