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The coronavirus disease 2019 infodemic: a concept analysis
1Department of Nursing, College of Medicine, Soonchunhyang University, Asan-si, Republic of Korea.
Frontiers in Public Health
|May 10, 2024
Summary
The COVID-19 infodemic is defined as a flood of information during the pandemic, impacting public knowledge and healthcare. Understanding this phenomenon is crucial for developing effective public health strategies.
Area of Science:
- Medical Informatics
- Public Health Communication
- Epidemiology
Background:
- The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic generated an unprecedented infodemic.
- Misinformation and information overload posed significant challenges to public health efforts.
Purpose of the Study:
- To analyze the COVID-19 infodemic phenomenon within the medical field.
- To provide healthcare professionals with essential data for understanding and combating the infodemic.
Main Methods:
- A hybrid model for concept analysis was employed.
- A comprehensive literature review across multiple databases (ScienceDirect, PubMed, CINAHL, etc.).
- Semi-structured interviews with eight physicians and six nurses were conducted.
Main Results:
- The COVID-19 infodemic is characterized by information flood, reproduction, dissemination, and asymmetry.
- This phenomenon occurred via social networks among the public with limited infectious disease knowledge.
- The infodemic exhibited both negative and positive effects.
Conclusions:
- Findings aid the Ministry of Health and Welfare and healthcare professionals in understanding the infodemic.
- Essential data supports the development of public education programs and strategic interventions.
- Healthcare professionals' roles are vital during infectious disease outbreaks, necessitating preparedness for infodemic management.
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