In the north, 91 % believe in the dengue vaccine, but fake news hinders. Understanding | health

one Unpublished study 2000 Brazilian, including 8 % from the northern region, conducted an evaluation Perceptions of dengue and vaccination. Research reveals from the IPSOS Institute 91 % of the northern respondents consider dengue vaccine to effective preventionHe made the most trusted area compared to the national average, even in the face of strong existence Fake newsEspecially on social networks. The study is operated by TACEDA pharmaceutical preparations in partnership with the Brazilian Society for Infection (SBI).

However, the northern region records the slightest search for dengue information in the country, with only 63 % of the population themselves, compared to 76 % of the national average. In addition, 86 % of the respondents consider dengue fever a serious disease, at a rate of less than 91 % of the national average, indicating less anxiety of the disease.

When asked if they had received some fake news or not affecting vaccines in general through different channels – the Internet, social networks, Whatsapp, friends or family, 70 % of the Northern respondents said they are already affected by this type of content, which is a slightly lower rate than the general population, which was 74 %.

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“The research shows that although awareness of the dangers of dengue fever, many residents of the northern region are still facing barriers in front of vaccination due to the impact of fake news, which reaches 36 % of the respondents who reported the receipt of wrong vaccines by social networks,” says Juliana Sigmann, an ICSOS researcher. “This data emphasizes the importance of qualifying access to information.”

The frequency caused by wrong information in the northern region

Despite the high rate of confidence in the vaccines, the study revealed that fake blood circulation directly affects the decisions related to vaccination in general:

• 36 % of the participants informed that they received wrong information about vaccines on social networks.
• Nearly 40 % have stopped vaccination or recommending that others not be vaccinated due to doubts about safety and effectiveness.
• 10 % decided not to vaccinate this due to the information received online or friends and relatives.
• 19 % did not change their opinion, but they were suspicious of the information received.

in contrast:

• 88 % pay attention to vaccination campaigns.
• 87 % believe that vaccines bring benefits in general.
• 93 % say they verify the authenticity of vaccine information.

The emotional impact of information on social networks

The research also evaluated the feelings raised by information about vaccines in general on social networks between the respondents in the northern region:

• 81 % claim that information brought positive feelings, such as trust (46 %), calm (34 %) and optimism (33 %). However, less than half (46 %) was interested in the subject.
• 19 % are negatively affected, reporting (13 %), anxiety (12 %), fear (6 %) and confusion (6 %).

The main sources of information about vaccines and dengue fever in the north

• Sources for receiving information about vaccines: TV (60 %), social networks (45 %) and health functions (39 %).
• Most of the required platforms after: Instagram (60 %), WhatsApp (46 %), YouTube (44 %) and Facebook (40 %).
• The most common fake news about dengue fever: the effectiveness of the vaccine, the severity of the disease, the miracle healing and the incorrect information about the infection models.

Knowledge and attitudes on dengue vaccination in the northern region • 59 % heard about the AdNGue vaccine.

• 91 % believe that dengue vaccination is effective in preventing the disease.
• 46 % claim that they heard information that they installed it for vaccination, including allegations that the vaccine was quickly developed, not effective or caused serious side effects.

SBI Alberto Chippo president analyzes that “the high level of confidence in vaccination is an important step in combating dengue fever, but we need to combat wrong information that still encourages a large part of the population to lead the audience qualified to receive dengue vaccine in the uniform health system (SUS).

“With 91 % of the population of the northern region, taking into account the vaccination of dengue fever, an effective preventive action, we see developments in consciousness. However, it is necessary to enhance confidence to combat wrong information, which weakens the commitment to vaccination,” says Vivian Lee, the medical director of Takeda Brasil.

Vigilant parents

44 % of the northern interviews are parents between the ages of 4 and 17. Despite caution, they have more positive attitudes towards vaccination in general, searching for information and caring for campaigns. However, this group is more exposed to fake news, especially on social networks and personal channels such as WhatsApp. “These parents realize the importance of vaccines and are looking for information to make more enlightened decisions about the health of their children,” says Dr. Chebo from SBI.

Knowing dengue fever between the northern respondents

Although most of them realize the severity of the disease, the spread of fake news, especially through social networks, highlights the importance of educational campaigns.

• 8 out of 10 people in the northern region consider dengue fever a serious disease.
• 63 % search for information about dengue fever.
• 37 % mention campaigns or procedures in the past 12 months.
• 39 % already have dengue fever.
• 87 % know someone with him.
• 25 % know someone who died as a result of dengue fever.
• Social networks (29 %) and WhatsApp/SMS (21 %) lead to fake news.

Fake news about the title of dengue:

• Vaccines (allegations of ineffectiveness, danger and serious side effects),
• The severity of the disease (reducing the risk of the disease); Conspiracy theories (dengue fever as invention)
• Forms of treatment (miracle treatments and ineffective home remedies)
• Informed information about infection models
• Data related to other diseases, such as Covid-19.

For scientists of the injured Renato Kevuri, head of the vaccination department at the Brazilian Pediatric Association (SBP) and Vice President of the Brazilian Reduction Association (SBIM), knowledge about the gravity that controls the disease. It is difficult to adhere to preventive measures and appropriate treatment. Therefore, consistent and clear educational campaigns are necessary to combat these myths and enhance the importance of preventing dengue and vaccination, “says Dr. Kevuri.