Trust in the U.S. Government and Its Health Agencies in the Time of COVID-19
This article examines the factors affecting Americans’ trust in their federal government and its health agencies during the COVID-19 public health crisis. More specifically, we examine the evolution of Americans’ trust in their government and health system and how, in the context of the COVID-19 pan...
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| author | Maraika Geisterfer-Black Taylor Niemi Leonie Neier Victor G. Rodwin |
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| description | This article examines the factors affecting Americans’ trust in their federal government and its health agencies during the COVID-19 public health crisis. More specifically, we examine the evolution of Americans’ trust in their government and health system and how, in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic response, it has been affected by multiple factors. Several academic journals, government policy recommendations and public health polls were evaluated to understand the public’s trust in the federal government and its health institutions. Public trust in institutions during a global pandemic is essential in influencing adherence to a pandemic response (both non-pharmaceutical and medical interventions). Americans’ trust in institutions is built and maintained by a variety of factors. We focus on: political polarization and involvement, media influence and health communications, history of systemic racism and socioeconomic inequalities, and pandemic fatigue. Based on the interplay of these factors, we conclude with recommendations for future pandemic response strategies. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-4e880fb6c9b14956bc71ec7f7b61ff042023-11-23T16:34:17ZengMDPI AGEpidemiologia2673-39862022-03-013214816010.3390/epidemiologia3020012Trust in the U.S. Government and Its Health Agencies in the Time of COVID-19Maraika Geisterfer-Black0Taylor Niemi1Leonie Neier2Victor G. Rodwin3Global Studies Institute, University of Geneva, Rue des Vieux-Grenadiers 10, 1205 Geneva, SwitzerlandGlobal Studies Institute, University of Geneva, Rue des Vieux-Grenadiers 10, 1205 Geneva, SwitzerlandFaculty of Economics and Behavioral Sciences, University of Freiburg, Friedrichstraße 39, 79098 Freiburg, GermanyWagner School of Public Service, New York University, 295 Lafayette Street, New York, NY 10012, USAThis article examines the factors affecting Americans’ trust in their federal government and its health agencies during the COVID-19 public health crisis. More specifically, we examine the evolution of Americans’ trust in their government and health system and how, in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic response, it has been affected by multiple factors. Several academic journals, government policy recommendations and public health polls were evaluated to understand the public’s trust in the federal government and its health institutions. Public trust in institutions during a global pandemic is essential in influencing adherence to a pandemic response (both non-pharmaceutical and medical interventions). Americans’ trust in institutions is built and maintained by a variety of factors. We focus on: political polarization and involvement, media influence and health communications, history of systemic racism and socioeconomic inequalities, and pandemic fatigue. Based on the interplay of these factors, we conclude with recommendations for future pandemic response strategies.https://www.mdpi.com/2673-3986/3/2/12COVID-19institutionstrustculturepoliticscommunication |
| spellingShingle | Maraika Geisterfer-Black Taylor Niemi Leonie Neier Victor G. Rodwin Trust in the U.S. Government and Its Health Agencies in the Time of COVID-19 Epidemiologia COVID-19 institutions trust culture politics communication |
| title | Trust in the U.S. Government and Its Health Agencies in the Time of COVID-19 |
| title_full | Trust in the U.S. Government and Its Health Agencies in the Time of COVID-19 |
| title_fullStr | Trust in the U.S. Government and Its Health Agencies in the Time of COVID-19 |
| title_full_unstemmed | Trust in the U.S. Government and Its Health Agencies in the Time of COVID-19 |
| title_short | Trust in the U.S. Government and Its Health Agencies in the Time of COVID-19 |
| title_sort | trust in the u s government and its health agencies in the time of covid 19 |
| topic | COVID-19 institutions trust culture politics communication |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/2673-3986/3/2/12 |
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