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ArticleBMC health services research2024

Knowledge, attitude, and practice of Iranian health care workers about infodemic management: a cross-sectional descriptive study.

Fatemeh Zarei, Arezoo Dehghani, Farshid Rezaei, Afrouzeh Kazemi, Gholamreza Masoumi

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Fatemeh ZareiFaculty of Medical Sciences, Tarbiat Modares University (TMU), Tehran, Iran. f.zarei@modares.ac.ir.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0003-1561-3646
Arezoo DehghaniHealth in Disasters and Emergencies Research Center, Institute for Futures Studies in Health, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, Iran.
Farshid RezaeiHealth Education and Health Promotion Bureau, Ministry of Health and Medical Education, Tehran, Iran.
Afrouzeh KazemiHealth Education and Health Promotion Bureau, Ministry of Health and Medical Education, Tehran, Iran.
Gholamreza MasoumiEmergency Medicine Management Research Center, Health Management Research Institute, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran. greza.masoumi@gmail.com.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-1636-0313

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backgroundMisinformation (infodemics) can hinder effective healthcare delivery. This study assessed Iranian healthcare workers' (HCWs) knowledge, attitude, and practice (KAP) regarding infodemic management (IM).

methodA cross-sectional survey using a self-reported questionnaire (KAPIM) distributed via convenience sampling to 1890 HCWs across all Iranian Medical Sciences Universities.

resultsThe results showed that healthcare workers demonstrated overall KAP scores with a mean of 3.38 out of 5. Knowledge scores were 63.01%, attitude scores were 74.23%, and practice scores were lower at 55.76%. There were positive correlations between age and work experience with both knowledge and attitude scores.

conclusionThese findings suggest a gap between HCWs' knowledge/attitude and practice regarding IM. Targeted interventions emphasizing practical skills are needed. Considering demographics and regional variations is crucial when developing training programs for enhanced infodemic preparedness across the Iranian healthcare system.

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Health Knowledge, Attitudes, PracticeHealth PersonnelAdultAttitude of Health PersonnelCommunicationCross-Sectional StudiesFemaleHumansIranMaleMiddle AgedSurveys and QuestionnairesYoung AdultAttitudeHealth care workersInfodemic managementKnowledgePractice

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