Medical students in Karachi and COVID-19: Myths and facts.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

COVID-19 pandemic brought mortalities, morbidities, fear, and financial despair among people around the world. As it advanced, misinformation and myths about it caught wildfire, contributing to misbelief among the already shocked population. Medical students are the building blocks of the medical community and can provide a pivotal role in combating COVID-19 misinformation by delivering correct knowledge and awareness to the non-medical population of the country. Hence, it is important to assess their knowledge and perception of COVID-19 myths. Therefore, this study evaluates medical student's knowledge regarding myths and misinformation related to COVID-19 infection and its vaccine. The study also assesses the belief of medical students on various conspiracy theories of

SUBMITTER: Jamil OBK 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9118903 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature