Use of equity-informed social media COVID-19 risk communication tools: a scoping review protocol.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Health agencies and community organisations play a crucial role in disseminating information to the public about COVID-19 risks and events, providing instructions on how to change behaviour to mitigate those risks, motivating compliance with health directives and addressing false information. Social media platforms are a critical tool in risk communication, providing a medium for rapid transmission of messages as well as providing the opportunity for engagement and immediate feedback. Access to health information, services and support are especially important for marginalised and underserved ('equity-deserving') populations who are disproportionately affected by COVID-19. This scoping review aims to review the breadth and depth of the academic and grey literature on eq

SUBMITTER: Kothari A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9620523 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature