How the General Public Navigates Health Misinformation on Social Media: Qualitative Study of Identification and Response Approaches

This study highlights the factors and motivations influencing the general public's identification and response to health misinformation on social media. Addressing the challenges of health misinformation identified in this study requires collaborative efforts from all stakeholders to reduce the spread of health misinformation and reduce the general public's belief in it.

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JMIR Infodemiology
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2025-06-24
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https://doi.org/10.2196/67464
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2
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Misinformation and Its Impacts
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How the General Public Navigates Health Misinformation on Social Media: Qualitative Study of Identification and Response Approaches

Wei Wen Chong, Adliah Mhd Ali, Sharmila Sathianathan
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JMIR Infodemiology
Misinformation and Its Impacts
8.40
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How the General Public Navigates Health Misinformation on Social Media: Qualitative Study of Identification and Response Approaches

Wei Wen Chong, Adliah Mhd Ali, Sharmila Sathianathan
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Abstract

This study highlights the factors and motivations influencing the general public's identification and response to health misinformation on social media. Addressing the challenges of health misinformation identified in this study requires collaborative efforts from all stakeholders to reduce the spread of health misinformation and reduce the general public's belief in it.

JMIR InfodemiologyVol. 5
Tengku Ampuan Rahimah Hospital (MY), National University of Malaysia (MY)
Openalex Percentile: Top 3%
Misinformation and Its Impacts
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