The Behavioral Side of COVID-19

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We know that our contribution to weathering this crisis (along with staying home and washing our hands) is in using behavioral science to create innovation. We will continue to look to health experts and public officials for further guidelines–and amplify their message–as we monitor the COVID-19 pandemic and adapt to a rapidly-evolving world.

The decisions and actions people take around the world over the coming weeks and months truly have the power to change lives, and that’s where evidence-based behavioral design comes in.

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    FEMA Coronavirus Rumor Control

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    This page is aimed at helping the public distinguish between rumors and facts regarding the response to coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

    Source (English): FEMA Coronavirus Rumor Control

    Source (Español): Control de rumores del coronavirus

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    Systematic Literature Review on the Spread of Health-related Misinformation on Social Media

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    In order to uncover the current evidence and better understand the mechanism of misinformation spread, the authors report a systematic review of the nature and potential drivers of health-related misinformation.

    A total of 57 articles were included for full-text analysis. Overall, they observed an increasing trend in published articles on health-related misinformation and the role of social media in its propagation. The most extensively studied topics involving misinformation relate to vaccination,Ebola and Zika Virus, although others, such as nutrition, cancer, fluoridation of water and smoking also featured. Studies adopted theoretical frameworks from psychology and network science, while co-citation analysis revealed potential for greater collaboration across fields.

    Source: Systematic Literature Review on the Spread of Health-related Misinformation on Social Media

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      Using Media and Communication to Respond to Public Health Emergencies: Lessons Learned from Ebola (BBC Media)

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      This practice briefing sets out what BBC Media Action learned in delivering and supporting health communication in response to the Ebola crisis in West Africa in 2014–15. It has a particular focus on Sierra Leone as this was the hub of the organization’s response.

      Source: Using Media and Communication to Respond to Public Health Emergencies: Lessons Learned from Ebola

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      Zaracostas, John. 2020. How to Fight an Infodemic. The Lancet, February 29, 2020.

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      WHO is leading the effort to slow the spread of the 2019 coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak. But a global epidemic of misinformation—spreading rapidly through social media platforms and other outlets—poses a serious problem for public health.

      Source: How to Fight an Infodemic

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      Key considerations: Online Information, Mis- and Disinformation in the Context of COVID-19

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      This brief sets out practical considerations relating to flows of information, misinformation and disinformation though online media, particularly social media networks, in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic.

      It details various types of online media, key players and influencers on social media, and strategies for ensuring good information and disrupting mis- and disinformation. It is important to analyse different types of information across different channels, how it is spread and to whom, in order to determine how social media can be harnessed in both positive and negative ways.

      Source: Key considerations: Online Information, Mis- and Disinformation in the Context of COVID-19

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      Rumour Has It: A Practice Guide to Working with Rumours (CDAC Network)

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      The CDAC Network commissioned a practice guide to draw both on their experiences and many others’ in order to document approaches, practices and tools to working with rumours.

      It is aimed primarily at humanitarian programme managers and field staff to provide them with practical tips on how to work with rumours in their response programmes in a way that is achievable amid competing demands.

      Source: Rumour Has It: A Practice Guide to Working with Rumours

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      Guyana Rumor Tracking

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      A COVID rumor tracking system in Guyana created MythBusters materials to successfully provide the public with valid information and promote preventive behaviors, a CCP study finds.

      Source: Guyana Rumor Tracking

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        COVID-19 Key Tips and Discussion Points

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        This guide was created to help community workers, volunteers and community networks to provide timely and actionable health information, so that people know how to protect themselves and stay healthy.

        It offers three steps:

        Step 1: How to Engage – Simple tips for interacting with communities
        Step 2: Ask the right questions – Key guidance for community discussions, including addressing stigma and xenophobia
        Step 3: What to say – Essential knowledge to share with communities and Frequently Asked Questions that can guide a discussion

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