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US Physicians' and Nurses' Motivations, Barriers, and Recommendations for Correcting Health Misinformation on Social Media: Qualitative Interview Study.

John Robert BautistaYan ZhangJacek Gwizdka
Published in: JMIR public health and surveillance (2021)
US physicians and nurses are willing to correct health misinformation on social media despite several barriers. Nonetheless, this study provides recommendations that can be used to overcome such barriers. Overall, the findings can be used by health authorities and organizations to guide policies and activities aimed at encouraging more health care professionals to be present on social media to counteract health misinformation.
Keyphrases
  • social media
  • health information
  • healthcare
  • public health
  • mental health
  • primary care
  • health promotion
  • clinical practice
  • risk assessment
  • human health