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SSHAP: 6 Ways to Incorporate Social Context and Trust in Infodemic Management

Published on 7 January 2021

Information epidemiology or infodemiology is the study of infodemics – defined by the World Health Organization as an overabundance of information, some accurate and some not, that occurs during a pandemic or other significant event that may impact public health.

Infodemic management is the practice of infodemiology and may sit within the risk communication and community engagement (RCCE) pillar of a public health response. However, it is relevant to all aspects of preparedness and response, including the development and evaluation of interventions. Social scientists have much to contribute to infodemic management as, while it must be data and evidence driven, it must also be built on a thorough understanding of affected communities in order to develop participatory approaches, reinforce local capacity and support local solutions.

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Ripoll, S.; Cole, J.; Tulloch, O.; Schmidt-Sane, M. and Hrynick, T. (2021) SSHAP: 6 Ways to Incorporate Social Context and Trust in Infodemic Management, Brighton: Social Science in Humanitarian Action (SSHAP) DOI: 10.19088/SSHAP.2021.001

Authors

Santiago Ripoll

Research Fellow

Megan Schmidt-Sane

Research Fellow

Jennifer Cole

Olivia Tulloch

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doi
10.19088/SSHAP.2021.001
language
English

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