Health risk communication and infodemic management in Iran: development and validation of a conceptual framework.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

The COVID-19 pandemic exposed significant gaps in Iran's and other health systems' risk communication. The accompanying infodemic undermined policy responses, amplified distrust in government and reduced adherence to public health recommendations among the Iranian population. This study aimed to develop a conceptual framework for health risk communication and infodemic management (RCIM) during epidemics and health emergencies in Iran that could have potential applications in other contexts.

Design

This study was designed in two phases. Phase 1 involved semistructured qualitative interviews with key informants to explore effective RCIM strategies across public health settings in Iran and to develop a conceptual framework. Phase 2 involved revising the framework base

SUBMITTER: Bazrafshan A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10387647 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature