Education, interest in alternative medicine associated with believing misinformation

https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2021-03/apa-eii022521.php

 

News Release 1-Mar-2021
American Psychological Association

 

While many people believe misinformation on Facebook and Twitter from time to time, people with lower education or health literacy levels, a tendency to use alternative medicine or a distrust of the health care system are more likely to believe inaccurate medical postings than others, according to research published by the American Psychological Association.


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