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Ethical Considerations in Infodemic Management: Systematic Scoping Review
Federico Germani1, Giovanni Spitale1, Sandra Varaidzo Machiri2
1Institute of Biomedical Ethics and History of Medicine, University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland.
JMIR Infodemiology
|August 29, 2024
Summary
Effective infodemic management requires ethical considerations. This review highlights community engagement, inclusivity, and transparency as key principles for building trust and ensuring public health during health emergencies.
Area of Science:
- Public Health Ethics
- Health Communication
- Information Management
Background:
- Health emergencies present challenges in managing information ecosystems.
- Misinformation and disinformation complicate infodemic management.
- Ethical frameworks are crucial for effective, acceptable, and trustworthy infodemic management.
Purpose of the Study:
- To systematically review and analyze ethical considerations and procedural principles for infodemic management.
- To enhance the effectiveness and trustworthiness of public health practices during infodemics.
Main Methods:
- Systematic scoping review of literature from 2002-2022.
- Searched PubMed, Scopus, and Web of Science, including policy documents.
- Identified and categorized substantive and procedural ethical principles following PRISMA guidelines.
Main Results:
- 103 publications identified key ethical principles and practices.
- Community engagement, empowerment, and inclusivity enhance communication and social listening.
- Transparency, privacy, and cybersecurity are vital for data collection and trust.
Conclusions:
- Ethics are pivotal for effective infodemic management.
- Ethical considerations build trust and credibility.
- Ethical approaches ensure the long-term viability of infodemic management strategies.
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