Misinformation on cardiovascular disease spreads through social networks: a scoping review protocol.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Misinformation about cardiovascular health has the potential to negatively impact public health outcomes. Understanding the nature and spread of such misinformation is crucial for developing effective interventions to mitigate this potential risk. However, despite the critical importance of this issue, there is a gap in comprehensive reviews mapping the existing literature on cardiovascular health misinformation. This scoping review aims to map the existing literature on cardiovascular health misinformation, identifying its spread, prevalence, impact and strategies for correction across diverse populations and settings.

Methods

This review will follow the Joanna Briggs Institute guidelines for conducting a scoping review. A comprehensive search will be conducted

SUBMITTER: Bhandari B 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12273150 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature