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Understanding why people believe fake news is crucial. Factors include media environment, cognitive biases, low education, emotional responses, and online echo chambers, with digital literacy offering protection.

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  • Examination of sociological influences like online communities and pressure groups.

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    • Determinants include media/social network factors (spread, unselected info), cognitive biases (confirmation bias, partisanship), low science knowledge/education.
    • Psychological factors (novelty seeking, emotional state) and sociological factors (echo chambers) also contribute.
    • High digital literacy is a protective factor against believing fake news.

    Conclusions:

    • Belief in fake news is multifactorial, influenced by media, cognitive, psychological, and social elements.
    • Interventions should focus on enhancing media literacy, promoting reliable journalism, and regulating social media.
    • Health professionals require better understanding of these determinants to counsel patients effectively on misinformation.