FAKE NEWS AND INFODEMIA IN TIMES OF COVID-19 IN BRAZIL:

MINISTRY OF HEALTH INDICATORS

Authors

  • José de Ribamar Ross Universidade Estadual do Maranhão - UEMA, Departamento de Ciências da Saúde, Caxias MA , Brasil, Universidade Estadual do Maranhão - UEMA, Departamento de Ciências da Saúde. Caxias, MA - Brasil. http://orcid.org/0000-0002-9362-8651
  • Marco Aurélio Palazzi Safádi Faculdade de Ciências Médicas da Santa Casa de São Paulo, Departamento de Ciências Médicas, São Paulo SP , Brasil, Faculdade de Ciências Médicas da Santa Casa de São Paulo, Departamento de Ciências Médicas. São Paulo, SP - Brasil. http://orcid.org/0000-0002-4401-9446
  • Natália Pereira Marinelli Universidade Federal do Piauí, Colégio Técnico de Teresina, Teresina PI , Brasil, Universidade Federal do Piauí - UFPI, Colégio Técnico de Teresina. Teresina, PI - Brasil. http://orcid.org/0000-0003-4696-3518
  • Layana Pachêco de Araújo Albuquerque UFPI, Departamento de Enfermagemm, Floriano PI , Brasil, UFPI, Departamento de Enfermagemm. Floriano, PI - Brasil. http://orcid.org/0000-0002-3714-787X
  • Francisca Miriane de Araújo Batista UFPI, Centro de Inteligência em Agravos Tropicais Emergentes e Negligenciado, Teresina PI , Brasil, UFPI, Centro de Inteligência em Agravos Tropicais Emergentes e Negligenciado. Teresina, PI - Brasil. http://orcid.org/0000-0002-0351-8994
  • Malvina Thais Pacheco Rodrigues Universidade Federal do Piauí, Colégio Técnico de Teresina, Teresina PI , Brasil, Universidade Federal do Piauí - UFPI, Colégio Técnico de Teresina. Teresina, PI - Brasil. http://orcid.org/0000-0001-5501-0669

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5935/1415.2762.20210029

Keywords:

Infecções por Coronavirus, Mídias sociais, Comunicação, Informação

Abstract

Objective: to analyze and describe fake news and infodemic disseminated in Brazil in times of pandemic
caused by COVID-19. Materials and methods: descriptive exploratory study with a quantitative
approach, based on the collection of data and information related to the COVID-19 pandemic
on the “Saúde sem Fake News” platform. Access to the platform was carried out through the
official channels of the Ministry of Health and the search totaled 85 records that were forwarded,
analyzed, and disseminated, with a view to proving or not the veracity of the data. The analysis
and synthesis of the results were carried out in a descriptive way. Results: there was the dissemination
and dissemination of information on social networks and media. Among the identified records,
94.1% were classified as fake news, involving different categories, such as prevention measures,
therapeutic methods, and cure, which stood out for predominating in this investigation. Despite
the greater concentration of information in February, the reduction in the number of publications
was verified due to the progress of the disease in the country. Other evaluated outcomes involved
the origin, transmission mechanisms and relationship with other clinical conditions. Conclusion:
in view of the uncertain scenario, fake news and infodemia constitute a second pandemic experienced
in the Brazilian scenario, capable of negatively impacting COVID-19 prevention and control
measures. Therefore, there is a need for investments in technological resources to protect society
from the dissemination of false information, as well as for popular awareness in seeking official
clarification, before sharing news without verifying the veracity of the news.

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2021-09-06

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Vol. 25 (2021)

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Ross J de R, Safádi MAP, Marinelli NP, Albuquerque LP de A, Batista FM de A, Rodrigues MTP. FAKE NEWS AND INFODEMIA IN TIMES OF COVID-19 IN BRAZIL:: MINISTRY OF HEALTH INDICATORS. REME Rev Min Enferm. [Internet]. 2021 Sep. 6 [cited 2026 Apr. 17];25. Available from: https://periodicos.ufmg.br/index.php/reme/article/view/54996