The Behavioral Side of COVID-19
This resource page offers links to briefs, blogs, and articles which look at the various ways behavioral science can be useful in a global pandemic.
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Nalamdana’s Tips for COVID-19 Prevention – Part 1
/in Video Nalamdana Trust India, South Asia Tamil (தமிழ்) Entertainment Education, Handwashing, Masks, Risk Communication and Messaging, Rumors and Misinformation, Social/Physical Distancing General Public/by Cynthia IrakozeNalamdana’s short films (under 3 mins) developed in an entertainment education format use humor and plain language to share key tips with low literacy audiences on preventing the transmission of COVID-19. Preemptively addressing barriers and dispelling common myths where possible, the videos are intended for sharing on digital and social media. Also under development are audio scripts to mirror the films. These are intended for community radio broadcast and sharing through social media.
FEMA Coronavirus Rumor Control
/in Web Resources Federal Emergency Management Agency United States English, Español Rumors and Misinformation General Public, SBC Professionals/by Kathryn SuggThis page is aimed at helping the public distinguish between rumors and facts regarding the response to coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
Systematic Literature Review on the Spread of Health-related Misinformation on Social Media
/in Reports and Studies Elsevier, Social Science and Medicine Global English Rumors and Misinformation Response Organizations, SBC Professionals/by Cynthia IrakozeIn 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.
Using Media and Communication to Respond to Public Health Emergencies: Lessons Learned from Ebola (BBC Media)
/in Reports and Studies, Technical Briefs BBC Media Africa English Other health in COVID-19 context, Risk Communication and Messaging, Rumors and Misinformation Policy Makers, SBC Professionals/by Kathryn SuggThis 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.
Zaracostas, John. 2020. How to Fight an Infodemic. The Lancet, February 29, 2020.
/in Reports and Studies The Lancet Global English Rumors and Misinformation Program Designers/by Kathryn SuggWHO 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.
Key considerations: Online Information, Mis- and Disinformation in the Context of COVID-19
/in Clinical/Technical Guidance Social Science in Humanitarian Action Global English Rumors and Misinformation Program Designers/by Kathryn SuggThis 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.
Rumour Has It: A Practice Guide to Working with Rumours (CDAC Network)
/in Clinical/Technical Guidance CDAC Network Global English Rumors and Misinformation Program Designers, SBC Professionals/by Kathryn SuggThe 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.
Guyana Rumor Tracking
/in News and Updates, Tools Johns Hopkins Center for Communication Programs Guyana English Rumors and Misinformation/by Shane HarperA 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.
COVID-19 Key Tips and Discussion Points
/in Clinical/Technical Guidance International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies, UNICEF, World Health Organization Global English Rumors and Misinformation Health Workers and Facilities/by Shane HarperThis 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.
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