Communication

This news article calls on public health organizations to adapt to modern forms of communication to prevent the spread of misinformation. Social media posts that reach people are not necessarily the ones with the most reliable information; instead, they are Read More

This research article demonstrated that the role of e-government and COVID-19 word of mouth positively affected online social presence, which is significant for societal protection during the quarantine period. Individuals are able to acquire basic information and protection measures from Read More

This article uses lessons learned from the HIV pandemic to offer advice on social and behavioral approaches to address COVID-19 transmission. Based on 40 years of prevention and treatment research of the HIV epidemic, researchers offer perspectives on multiple levels Read More

This letter to the editor touts the crucial role that public health awareness plays in the prevention and transmission of COVID-19. Increasing awareness and disseminating knowledge about COVID-19 is essential for disease prevention and transmission. Particularly important to communicate is Read More

This commentary provides insights from social and behavioral science for effective responses to the COVID-19 pandemic. Regardless of the message being communicated, it will be more persuasive if it comes from a credible source, which stems from how trustworthy and Read More

This article presents the first Instagram dataset on COVID-19 for research purposes. Social media is a vital tool for disseminating public health information during the COVID-19 pandemic. Although much research has assessed the textual (mis)information on Twitter, a gap exists Read More

This article provides media literacy tips to help evaluate information about COVID-19. Following the Ebola outbreak, the World Health Organization (WHO) enacted a policy that scientific publishers worldwide would make research and data on public health emergencies freely available. What Read More

This editorial posits that health communication is a necessary factor in saving lives during the COVID-19 pandemic, and political leaders, health experts, and even the general public have a responsibility to share accurate information. As the COVID-19 pandemic has developed, Read More

This study demonstrates the government’s influence in affecting individual behavior change during the COVID-19 outbreak. Government leadership and communication are vital during a public health crisis. This study illustrated how government recommendations can affect the speed of adoption of protective Read More

This study demonstrated that media frames public health risk communication differently than government and public health experts, which may lead to misinterpreted risks, and offers advice on how to adapt risk communication strategies for consistent message framing. Framing of health Read More