Navigating an overabundance of information in times of health crises
New Study Highlights Infodemic Challenges for Indian Migrants in Norway During COVID-19
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A recent study titled Living infodemics across boarders: experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic among migrants from India living in Norway published in Frontiers in Public Health explores the experiences of Indian migrants in Norway during the COVID-19 pandemic. Conducted by researchers from the University of Bergen and the Norwegian Institute of Public Health, the study reveals how migrants navigated conflicting health information from both Norway and India.
The research identified five key themes:
- transnational sources of information
- trust drivers
- healthcare-seeking behavior
- decision-making influences
- emotional impact of conflicting information
The findings highlight the need for culturally sensitive health communication and support strategies to enhance the well-being of migrant communities during global health crises.
This study underscores the complexities of managing health information across borders and emphasizes the importance of trust and accurate information dissemination in mitigating the effects of infodemics.
Post docor Prabhjot Kour from the Pandemic Centre is first author of this research article, co-authors is former master student at The Pandemic Centre Sai Harish Adari together wirh Dr. Bernadette Kumar, FHI and professor Esperanza Diaz, The Pandemic Centre.