Misinformation, Trust, and Use of Ivermectin and Hydroxychloroquine for COVID-19.

ABSTRACT:

Importance

The COVID-19 pandemic has been notable for the widespread dissemination of misinformation regarding the virus and appropriate treatment.

Objective

To quantify the prevalence of non-evidence-based treatment for COVID-19 in the US and the association between such treatment and endorsement of misinformation as well as lack of trust in physicians and scientists.

Design, setting, and participants

This single-wave, population-based, nonprobability internet survey study was conducted between December 22, 2022, and January 16, 2023, in US residents 18 years or older who reported prior COVID-19 infection.

Main outcome and measure

Self-reported use of ivermectin or hydroxychloroquine, endorsing false statements related to COVID-19 vaccination, self-reported tr

SUBMITTER: Perlis RH 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10542734 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature