Tackling the COVID-19 infodemic among Syrian refugees in Lebanon: Development and evaluation of the "Wikaytek" tool.

Juliette SemaanChristopher FarahReem Abou HarbMarco BardusAline GermaniImad H Elhajj

Published in: Digital health (2023)

is a useful and well-received software for diffusing credible information on COVID-19 among Syrian refugees with limited literacy, as it complements the texts with audio messages. The tool can be adapted to diffuse messages about other public health issues among vulnerable communities, extending its scope and reach in humanitarian settings.

Keyphrases

coronavirus disease
public health
sars cov
health information
respiratory syndrome coronavirus
healthcare
social media