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The Role of (Dis)information in Society During the COVID-19 Pandemic (Rola szerzenia dezinformacji wsrod spoleczenstwa w czasie pandemii COVID-19)

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  • Zuzanna Czudy

    (Student’s Science Club of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Collegium Medicum, University of Zielona Góra)

  • Milena Matuszczak

    (Student’s Science Club of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Collegium Medicum, University of Zielona Góra)

  • Marta Donderska

    (Student’s Science Club of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Collegium Medicum, University of Zielona Góra)

  • Józef Haczynski

    (Faculty of Management, University of Warsaw)

Abstract

Purpose: Demonstrating the harmfulness of disinformation and summarizing the COVID-19 false information to which recipients are most often exposed. Confrontation of the most popular myths about SARS-CoV-2 with the results of Evidence-Based Medicine (EBM). Design/methodology/approach: A review of original papers and reviews of myths about COVID-19. Findings: The COVID-19 pandemic has challenged the public with information overload related to SARSCoV- 2. Some of this information may be false and potentially harmful. The rapid spread of information reaching a wide audience is also a threat. Research limitations/implications: The subject of COVID-19 is still unknown and is under constant research, there are many new publications that we are not able to include and this publication needs to be updated. Originality/value: We have not found a similar publication on this topic. The article draws attention to the problem of misinformation, thus helping in the prevention of infections and misguided harmful behaviors.

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  • Zuzanna Czudy & Milena Matuszczak & Marta Donderska & Józef Haczynski, 2021. "The Role of (Dis)information in Society During the COVID-19 Pandemic (Rola szerzenia dezinformacji wsrod spoleczenstwa w czasie pandemii COVID-19)," Problemy Zarzadzania, University of Warsaw, Faculty of Management, vol. 19(92), pages 49-63.
    • Handle: RePEc:sgm:pzwzuw:v:19:i:92:y:2021:p:49-63
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    Keywords

    COVID-19; disinformation; infodemic; misinformation; SARS-CoV-2;
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    JEL classification:

    • I12 - Health, Education, and Welfare - - Health - - - Health Behavior

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