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The impact of COVID-19-related changes in media consumption on public knowledge: results of a cross-sectional survey of Pennsylvania adults.

Surav Man SakyaLauren Jodi Van ScoyJohn C GarmanErin L McGinleyBethany SnyderEmily WassermanVernon M ChinchilliRobert P Lennon
Published in: Current medical research and opinion (2021)
COVID-19 knowledge correlates with trusted news source. To increase public knowledge of COVID-19 in order to maximize information dissemination and compliance with COVID-19-related public health recommendations, those who provide health information should consider use of the public's most trusted sources of information, as well as monitoring and correcting misinformation presented by other sources. Independent content review for accuracy in media may be warranted in public health emergencies to improve knowledge.
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