Title of article :
Online Misinformation against Older Adults During the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Brief Overview
Author/Authors :
Matlabi ، Hossein Department of Geriatric Health - Faculty of Health Sciences, Research Center for Integrative Medicine in Aging, Aging Research Institute - Tabriz University of Medical Sciences , Allahverdipour ، Hamid Department of Health Education and Promotion - Faculty of Health Sciences, Clinical Psychiatry Research Center - Tabriz University of Medical Sciences , Ahmadi ، Amir Department of Geriatric Health - Faculty of Health Sciences, Research Center for Integrative Medicine in Aging, Aging Research Institute - Tabriz University of Medical Sciences
Abstract :
Lack of knowledge about COVID-19 and increased use of social networks contributed to the spread of misinformation about the disease in society, harming older adults’ health. In this review, we define misinformation and its condition during the COVID-19 pandemic and provide an overview of the characteristics of older adults and the impact of misinformation on this demographic group.
Keywords :
Aged , Covid , 19 , Misinformation , Pandemics
Journal title :
Elderly Health Journal
Journal title :
Elderly Health Journal
