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Twitter Misinformation Discourses About Vaping: Systematic Content Analysis.

Ahmed Al-RawiBreanna BlackwellKiana ZemenchikKelley Lee
Published in: Journal of medical Internet research (2023)
We conclude that the spread of misinformation and the accusations of misinformation dissemination using terms such as "fact check," "misinformation," "fake news," and "disinformation" have become weaponized and co-opted by provaping actors to delegitimize criticisms about vaping and to increase confusion about the potential health risks. The study discusses the mixed types of impact of vaping on public health for both smokers and nonsmokers. Additionally, we discuss the implications for effective health education and communication about vaping and how misinformation claims can affect evidence-based discourse on Twitter as well as informed vaping decisions.
Keyphrases
  • social media
  • public health
  • health information
  • healthcare
  • mental health
  • health insurance
  • smoking cessation
  • risk assessment