How did individuals on Instagram discuss COVID-19 in the month following official pandemic status? A examination of user content.

Zoë C Meleo-ErwinCorey Hannah BaschJoseph FeraMatthew Arrowood

Published in: Journal of prevention & intervention in the community (2021)

The findings underscore the urgent need for public health officials to be aware of and address social media content on novel health threats. Furthermore, it is imperative that communicating risk on social media, such as Instagram be geared to young people. Failure to do so may hinder prevention, mitigation, and suppression strategies.

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