Health Influencers don't do their research

Press/Media: Research

Description

Its very easy engage with people over social media, and on platforms such as Instagram a large number of followers or likes seem to override facts and research when it comes to health issues.

New research is finding that science doesn’t engage people as much as a slick presentation, but the consequences are quite serious when it comes to Health.

Period29 Mar 2023

Media coverage

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Media coverage

  • TitleHealth Influencers don't do their research
    Media name/outletThe Wire
    Media typeRadio
    Country/TerritoryAustralia
    Date29/03/23
    DescriptionIts very easy engage with people over social media, and on platforms such as Instagram a large number of followers or likes seem to override facts and research when it comes to health issues.

    New research is finding that science doesn’t engage people as much as a slick presentation, but the consequences are quite serious when it comes to Health.
    Producer/AuthorRoderick Chambers
    URLhttps://www.thewire.org.au/story/health-influencers-dont-do-their-research/
    PersonsLuke Testa