The study proposed a theoretical framework to identify the underlying mechanisms by which
social media use affected individual and collective behaviors (ie, self-protective and …

Background In an outbreak of an infectious disease especially, online media would usually
be an important channel for people to get first-hand knowledge and evaluate risks of the …

Purpose Social media have been playing a critical role in seeking and sharing health
related information and consequently shaping individuals' health behaviors. This study …

Background: Despite the growing body of literature examining social media in health
contexts, including public health communication, promotion, and surveillance, limited insight …

Background The coronavirus disease (COVID-19) has posed an unprecedented challenge
to governments worldwide. Effective government communication of COVID-19 information …

Emerging pandemics call for unique health communication and education strategies in
which public health agencies need to satisfy the public's information needs about possible …

This study aimed to explore whether and how information about COVID-19 vaccines on
social media shapes older adults' perceptions of and attitudes toward vaccinations. The …

Following the release of the first COVID‐19 vaccinations many people utilized social media
to promote vaccination among their social circles. These attempts to persuade others to get …

Public health emergencies often prompt individuals to use a variety of communication
channels for various needs. The COVID-19 pandemic imposed an extreme case of …

The outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic and the widespread application of mobile social
media have made mobile social media play a crucial role in crisis communication …