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2022-08-01
01 August
On August 1, 2022
In Press Releases
Tagged content analysis, COVID-19, health information, immune system, immunity, infodemic, misinformation, natural medicine, prevention, risk, social media, supplements, video, vitamin D, YouTube

JMIR Infodemiology | COVID-19 and Vitamin D Misinformation on YouTube: Content Analysis

JMIR Publications recently published “COVID-19 and Vitamin D Misinformation on YouTube: Content Analysis” in JMIR Infodemiology, which reported that although social media platforms, such as YouTube, can be an inexpensive and effective method of sharing accurate health information, inaccurate and misleading information shared on YouTube can be dangerous for viewers. The confusing nature of data and claims surrounding the benefits of vitamin D, particularly in the prevention or cure of COVID-19, influences both viewers and the general “immune boosting” commercial interest. The aim of this study was to ascertain how information on vitamin D and COVID-19 was presented on YouTube in 2020. YouTube video resultsRead More →

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2022-07-29
29 July
On July 29, 2022
In Press Releases
Tagged ageism, attention, belief, bias, cognition, cognitive impairment, coronavirus 2019, COVID-19, dementia, impact, infodemiology, misinformation, risk, social media, stigma, Twitter

JMIR Aging | Using Twitter to Examine Stigma Against People With Dementia During COVID-19

JMIR Publications recently published “Using Twitter to Examine Stigma Against People With Dementia During COVID-19: Infodemiology Study” in JMIR Aging which reported that during the pandemic, there has been significant social media attention focused on the increased COVID-19 risks and impacts for people with dementia and their care partners. This study used Twitter data to understand stigma against people with dementia propagated during the COVID-19 pandemic. Based on the JMIR Aging authors’ analysis, 4 main themes were identified: Ageism and devaluing the lives of people with dementia Misinformation and false beliefs about dementia and COVID-19 Dementia used as an insult for political ridicule, and ChallengingRead More →

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