Publications by authors named "Jean Souza Dos Anjos"
Article Synopsis
- Social media use is rapidly increasing, especially in low- and middle-income countries, altering how information—including misinformation—is shared, which poses risks to global health.
- The circulation of fake news can compromise public trust in scientific expertise and hinder evidence-based health interventions, as seen in Brazil's context of political distrust.
- A study aimed at reducing dengue in Fortaleza faced resistance and fake news via WhatsApp, leading to the development of strategies to mitigate misinformation, but ultimately was interrupted by violence and the COVID-19 pandemic.