Health literacy action framework for health emergencies and infodemics

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Health literacy action framework for health emergencies and infodemics. / Okan, Orkan; Messer, Melanie; Levin-Zamir, Diane et al.
In: Information Services and Use, Vol. 43, No. 2, 10.08.2023, p. 115-130.

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Okan, O, Messer, M, Levin-Zamir, D, Dadaczynski, K, Paakkari, L, Schaeffer, D & Sorensen, K 2023, 'Health literacy action framework for health emergencies and infodemics', Information Services and Use, vol. 43, no. 2, pp. 115-130. https://doi.org/10.3233/ISU-230193

APA

Okan, O., Messer, M., Levin-Zamir, D., Dadaczynski, K., Paakkari, L., Schaeffer, D., & Sorensen, K. (2023). Health literacy action framework for health emergencies and infodemics. Information Services and Use, 43(2), 115-130. https://doi.org/10.3233/ISU-230193

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Okan O, Messer M, Levin-Zamir D, Dadaczynski K, Paakkari L, Schaeffer D et al. Health literacy action framework for health emergencies and infodemics. Information Services and Use. 2023 Aug 10;43(2):115-130. doi: 10.3233/ISU-230193

Bibtex

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title = "Health literacy action framework for health emergencies and infodemics",
abstract = "This paper addresses the critical role of health literacy during the COVID-19 infodemic and provides recommendations for decision-makers regarding how health literacy can be advanced as an empowering resource to mitigate the harmful effects of future infodemics. Based on a comprehensive literature review, key areas concerning health literacy are identified that help provide a strategic response during an infodemic. A framework for systemic health literacy capacity and policy advice is presented to inform and guide decision-makers on managing an infodemic with health literacy strategies. The way forward includes emphasizing the rights to access information and a broader view of how health literacy can help build back better in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic. Finally, the paper includes a call to action for decision-makers to integrate systemic health literacy responsiveness into public health emergency strategies to counter a future infodemic's diffusion.",
keywords = "Covid-19, digital health literacy, Health literacy, infodemic, public understanding and misunderstanding, Health sciences",
author = "Orkan Okan and Melanie Messer and Diane Levin-Zamir and Kevin Dadaczynski and Leena Paakkari and Doris Schaeffer and Kristine Sorensen",
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AU - Okan, Orkan

AU - Messer, Melanie

AU - Levin-Zamir, Diane

AU - Dadaczynski, Kevin

AU - Paakkari, Leena

AU - Schaeffer, Doris

AU - Sorensen, Kristine

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AB - This paper addresses the critical role of health literacy during the COVID-19 infodemic and provides recommendations for decision-makers regarding how health literacy can be advanced as an empowering resource to mitigate the harmful effects of future infodemics. Based on a comprehensive literature review, key areas concerning health literacy are identified that help provide a strategic response during an infodemic. A framework for systemic health literacy capacity and policy advice is presented to inform and guide decision-makers on managing an infodemic with health literacy strategies. The way forward includes emphasizing the rights to access information and a broader view of how health literacy can help build back better in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic. Finally, the paper includes a call to action for decision-makers to integrate systemic health literacy responsiveness into public health emergency strategies to counter a future infodemic's diffusion.

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