Trust in COVID-19 information sources and perceived risk among smokers: A nationally representative survey.

Reed Miller ReynoldsScott R WeaverAmy L NymanMichael P Eriksen

Published in: PloS one (2022)

Trusted sources, such as personal doctors, may most effectively convey COVID-19 information across political orientations and sociodemographic groups. News media may be ineffective at informing smokers due to their low credibility. The results suggest that trust may explain the apparent effect of political orientation on COVID-19 risk perceptions. Implications for researchers, communication professionals, and policy makers are discussed.

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