Call for Expression of Interest: Rapid (Scoping) Review of Trust in Science in Public Health Emergencies - ISS-G20 Laboratorium Repository

Background

In public health emergencies, the situation and response evolves rapidly, as does our knowledge of it, and speed is of essence. To mitigate such situations, following evidence-based scientific recommendations and guidances from health authorities such as WHO is critically important. However, the extent to which the public observe and follow such recommendations have varied in past public health emergencies of international concern (PHEICs). This depends on a number of factors, such as their access to, understanding of and perceived relevance of and ability to follow, the scientific information. One key factor based on which people could decide whether they may or may not decide to follow scientific recommendations is the level of trust.

Therefore this rapid scoping review is being planned to identify what strengthens trust in science and scientists particularly in public health emergencies.

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