A qualitative study of knowledge, beliefs and misinformation regarding COVID-19 in selected districts in Zimbabwe

Participants demonstrated good knowledge of COVID-19. However, the misinformation circulating in the country calls for the government to establish structures to monitor the legitimacy of information coming through different sources and invest in providing information through trusted sources. In any disease outbreak, the government should engage its citizenry to understand their knowledge, beliefs and any misinformation that might influence adherence to disease preventive measures.

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BMC Public Health
Published
2024-09-27
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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-024-20053-3
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4
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Misinformation and Its Impacts
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A qualitative study of knowledge, beliefs and misinformation regarding COVID-19 in selected districts in Zimbabwe

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A qualitative study of knowledge, beliefs and misinformation regarding COVID-19 in selected districts in Zimbabwe

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Abstract

Participants demonstrated good knowledge of COVID-19. However, the misinformation circulating in the country calls for the government to establish structures to monitor the legitimacy of information coming through different sources and invest in providing information through trusted sources. In any disease outbreak, the government should engage its citizenry to understand their knowledge, beliefs and any misinformation that might influence adherence to disease preventive measures.

BMC Public HealthVol. 24(1)
University of Zimbabwe (ZW), Ministry of Health and Child Welfare (ZW), University of Rwanda (RW), World Health Organization - Zimbabwe (ZW)
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