The Impact of Social and Broadcast Media on Public Health Initiatives: Study of the COVID-19 Infodemics.
Stud Health Technol Inform
; 310: 469-473, 2024 Jan 25.
Article
em En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-38269847
ABSTRACT
The COVID-19 outbreak, declared a pandemic in March 2020, lacked specific treatments until vaccine development. Medication misinformation via media caused panic, self-prescription, and drug resistance. False propaganda led to shortages. This study analyzes Google Trends for hydroxychloroquine (HCQ), azithromycin, and BCG vaccine searches across six countries. US, Brazil, and India showed interest in HCQ, while Taiwan, Japan, and South Korea focused on BCG vaccine. This article aims to raise awareness of adverse drug reactions, cautioning against self-prescription, political assumptions, and social media during future emergencies.
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Coleções:
01-internacional
Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Saúde Pública
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COVID-19
Aspecto:
Determinantes_sociais_saude
Limite:
Humans
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Stud Health Technol Inform
Assunto da revista:
INFORMATICA MEDICA
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PESQUISA EM SERVICOS DE SAUDE
Ano de publicação:
2024
Tipo de documento:
Article
País de afiliação:
Taiwan
País de publicação:
Holanda