Exposure to coronavirus news on mainstream media: The role of risk perceptions and depression.

Ayokunle A Olagoke Olakanmi O Olagoke Ashley M Hughes

Published in: British journal of health psychology (2020)

Perceived vulnerability to COVID-19 can serve as a pathway through which exposure to COVID-19 news on mainstream media may be associated with depressive symptoms. Based on our findings, we offered recommendations for media-health partnership, practice, and research.

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