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An analysis of COVID-19 information sources.

Belachew Umeta ChaliTemesgen Mulugeta FeyissaGirma MamoSintayehu AlemuNimona BerhanuGudina MilkessaBirhanu MengistuTsegaye Melaku Kebede
Published in: Journal of pharmaceutical policy and practice (2022)
The popular sources of COVID-19-related information were radio and television. The participants trusted the government and health professionals on COVID-19. However, less than 2% of the participants had information from health professionals. The majority of the participants wanted to learn more about COVID-19. The areas the participants required additional information include cause and signs and symptoms. Age, educational status, trust in social media, trust in friends, using the church, television and social media as a source were factors associated with information needs.
Keyphrases
  • health information
  • social media
  • coronavirus disease
  • sars cov
  • respiratory syndrome coronavirus
  • depressive symptoms
  • physical activity