Kathryn L Hopkins, Chelsey Lepage, Wendy Cook, Angus Thomson, Surangani Abeyesekera, Stacey Knobler, Nicholas Boehman, Brianna Thompson, Peter Waiswa, Jacquellyn Nambi Ssanyu, Lydia Kabwijamu, Benson Wamalwa, Caroline Aura, Jean Claude Rukundo, John Cook
Misinformation can decrease public confidence in vaccines, and reduce vaccination intent and uptake. One strategy for countering these negative impacts comes from inoculation theory. Similar to biological vaccination, inoculation theory posits that exposure to a weakened form of misinformation can develop cognitive immunity, reducing the likelihood of being misled. Online games offer an interactive, technology-driven, and scalable solution using an active form of inoculation that engages and incentivizes players to build resilience against misinformation...
October 31, 2023: Journal of Health Communication