News-Medical.Net September 2, 2024
Dr. Chinta Sidharthan

Despite frequent mentions of scientific evidence, U.S. media largely ignored uncertainties and relied on non-experts, fueling public confusion during the early COVID-19 crisis.

In a recent study published in the journal JMIR Infodemiology, scientists examined the portrayal of scientific evidence on early therapies against coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) and the reporting of uncertainties about the efficacy of these therapies in online and traditional modes of news media in the United States to understand the misinformation and challenges associated with communicating science to the public.

Background

The COVID-19 pandemic highlighted the importance of accurate and lucid science reporting to ensure public trust and the comprehension of and adherence to public health precautions. However, the uncertainty and lack of clarity about the...

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Topics: Govt Agencies, Healthcare System, Patient / Consumer, Provider, Public Health / COVID, Survey / Study, Trends
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