Current approaches to and implementation of information environment assessments in the context of public health: Rapid review

Current approaches to and implementation of information environment assessments in the context of public health: Rapid review

2025. JMIR Infodemiology. Background: With the advances in digital information sharing channels, democratization of content and access, as well as social shifts in information exchange, we live in increasingly complex information environments. How people process and manage this is layered with multiple determinants which can impact on information seeking, health behaviours and public health. Understanding…

Harnessing the Power of Mobile and Messaging Apps for Risk Communication and Intervention During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Lessons from the Western Pacific

Harnessing the Power of Mobile and Messaging Apps for Risk Communication and Intervention During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Lessons from the Western Pacific

2024. Western Pacific Surveillance and Response 15 (3): 1–5. Problem: The spread of mis- and disinformation on mobile and messaging apps during the COVID-19 pandemic not only fuelled anxieties and mistrust in health authorities but also undermined the effectiveness of the overall public health response. Context: Mobile and messaging apps help users stay informed and…