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Overcoming the Challenge of Communicating the Concept and Science of SARS-CoV-2 and COVID-19 to Non-Experts

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  • Ikpe Justice Akpan
  • Obianuju Genevieve Aguolu
  • Izuchukwu C. Ezeume

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Recent studies show that inadequate knowledge and understanding about the SARS-CoV-2 and COVID-19 by many people has contributed significantly to fueling the conspiracy theories and misinformation about the pandemic. This challenge further impacts people’s behavior against public health guidelines in observing social distancing, wearing a facial mask, or self-isolation if exposed to imminent threats. This article attempts to use visual presentation and theoretical narratives to explain the science and conceptual structure of SARS-CoV-2 and COVID-19. The paper also shows a visualization of the connections between the ongoing pandemic and previous coronavirus outbreaks and epidemics.

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  • Ikpe Justice Akpan & Obianuju Genevieve Aguolu & Izuchukwu C. Ezeume, 2021. "Overcoming the Challenge of Communicating the Concept and Science of SARS-CoV-2 and COVID-19 to Non-Experts," Challenge, Taylor & Francis Journals, vol. 64(2), pages 117-131, March.
    • Handle: RePEc:mes:challe:v:64:y:2021:i:2:p:117-131
    DOI: 10.1080/05775132.2021.1912984
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