Influence of social media on the fight against COVID-19 pandemic – literature review
Introduction and purpose of the study: COVID-19 is a respiratory illness resulting from infection with the second coronavirus of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome, SARS-CoV-2. Lack of knowledge about the virus and fear of infection made it challenging for the media to communicate clearly and effect...
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Introduction and purpose of the study: COVID-19 is a respiratory illness resulting from infection with the second coronavirus of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome, SARS-CoV-2. Lack of knowledge about the virus and fear of infection made it challenging for the media to communicate clearly and effectively about health risks. The purpose of our work was to discuss and summarize reports on this topic available in the literature in such a way as to increase the chances of effective and safe use of media messages in future emergencies.
Current state of knowledge: During the pandemic, social networks were used to post information about potential health risks. Social media played a large role in the education process, both for schools and for volunteers or health care workers. However, it is important to keep in mind that the way information is spread on social media can be overwhelming for many health care workers. In addition, regular exposure to social media correlated with high odds of anxiety and depression. False reports about COVID - 19 vaccines undermined public confidence in vaccination especially during the period when the vaccines were introduced for distribution.
Summary: Social media was one of the main sources of information after the pandemic outbreak. Thanks to platforms such as Twitter, it was possible to find relevant information from reliable authors. However, the phenomenon of infodemia should not be underestimated. Disinformation and conspiracy theories can have a negative impact on mental health. It is therefore crucial to understand the mechanisms and improve the systems that manage the flow of information.
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| spelling | doaj.art-4987790e8c5841b2bed3031e7361f4932023-06-14T10:46:36ZengKazimierz Wielki UniversityJournal of Education, Health and Sport2391-83062023-06-0139110.12775/JEHS.2023.39.01.002Influence of social media on the fight against COVID-19 pandemic – literature reviewKonrad Iberszer0Maria Litwiniuk1Marcin Zaniuk2Kamil Hurkała3Dominika Antonik4Barbara Denys5Karolina Góra6Wojciech Zdziennicki7Patryk Zimnicki8Marta Lato9Samodzielny Publiczny Szpital Kliniczny nr 4 w LublinieWOJEWÓDZKI SZPITAL SPECJALISTYCZNY im. Stefana Kardynała Wyszyńskiego Samodzielny Publiczny Zakład Opieki Zdrowotnej w Lublinie, Al. Kraśnicka 100, 20-718 Lublin, PolandSamodzielny Publiczny Zakład Opieki Zdrowotnej MSWiA w Lublinie, ul. Grenadierów 3, 20-331 Lublin, PolandSamodzielny Publiczny Szpital Wojewódzki im. Papieża Jana Pawła II w Zamościu, ul. Aleje Jana Pawła II 10, 22-400 Zamość, Poland5 Wojskowy Szpital Kliniczny z Polikliniką w Krakowie, ul. Wrocławska ⅓, 30-901 Kraków, PolandWOJEWÓDZKI SZPITAL SPECJALISTYCZNY im. Stefana Kardynała Wyszyńskiego Samodzielny Publiczny Zakład Opieki Zdrowotnej w Lublinie, Al. Kraśnicka 100, 20-718 Lublin, PolandSamodzielny Publiczny Szpital Kliniczny nr 4, ul. Jaczewskiego 8, 20-954 Lublin, PolandUniwersytecki Szpital Kliniczny w Poznaniu - ul. Przybyszewskiego 49, 60-355 Poznań, PolandSamodzielny Publiczny Zakład Opieki Zdrowotnej MSWiA w Lublinie, ul. Grenadierów 3, 20-331 Lublin, PolandSZPITAL SPECJALISTYCZNY IM.J.DIETLA W KRAKOWIE - Skarbowa 1, 31-121 Kraków, Poland Introduction and purpose of the study: COVID-19 is a respiratory illness resulting from infection with the second coronavirus of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome, SARS-CoV-2. Lack of knowledge about the virus and fear of infection made it challenging for the media to communicate clearly and effectively about health risks. The purpose of our work was to discuss and summarize reports on this topic available in the literature in such a way as to increase the chances of effective and safe use of media messages in future emergencies. Current state of knowledge: During the pandemic, social networks were used to post information about potential health risks. Social media played a large role in the education process, both for schools and for volunteers or health care workers. However, it is important to keep in mind that the way information is spread on social media can be overwhelming for many health care workers. In addition, regular exposure to social media correlated with high odds of anxiety and depression. False reports about COVID - 19 vaccines undermined public confidence in vaccination especially during the period when the vaccines were introduced for distribution. Summary: Social media was one of the main sources of information after the pandemic outbreak. Thanks to platforms such as Twitter, it was possible to find relevant information from reliable authors. However, the phenomenon of infodemia should not be underestimated. Disinformation and conspiracy theories can have a negative impact on mental health. It is therefore crucial to understand the mechanisms and improve the systems that manage the flow of information. https://apcz.umk.pl/JEHS/article/view/43861COVID-19social mediapandemicVaccine HesistancyMental Health |
| spellingShingle | Konrad Iberszer Maria Litwiniuk Marcin Zaniuk Kamil Hurkała Dominika Antonik Barbara Denys Karolina Góra Wojciech Zdziennicki Patryk Zimnicki Marta Lato Influence of social media on the fight against COVID-19 pandemic – literature review Journal of Education, Health and Sport COVID-19 social media pandemic Vaccine Hesistancy Mental Health |
| title | Influence of social media on the fight against COVID-19 pandemic – literature review |
| title_full | Influence of social media on the fight against COVID-19 pandemic – literature review |
| title_fullStr | Influence of social media on the fight against COVID-19 pandemic – literature review |
| title_full_unstemmed | Influence of social media on the fight against COVID-19 pandemic – literature review |
| title_short | Influence of social media on the fight against COVID-19 pandemic – literature review |
| title_sort | influence of social media on the fight against covid 19 pandemic literature review |
| topic | COVID-19 social media pandemic Vaccine Hesistancy Mental Health |
| url | https://apcz.umk.pl/JEHS/article/view/43861 |
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