Harriet Dwyer

Citation: Dwyer H, Beckmann N, Palmer J, Lapii F, Kleszczewska D, Sochon-Latuszek A, et al. (2026) “This is what a war does”- Trust, information ecosystems and childhood vaccination among Ukrainian parents: A qualitative study. PLOS Glob Public Health 6(7): e0006742.

Abstract Amidst polarisation, public health threats and economic uncertainty, there is a concern around the impact of an overabundance of information: the infodemic. In this paper we argue that: information threats are a symptom of eroded trust, not the cause. Instead of viewing the overabundance of information as the primary problem, it should be understood as a reflection of wider trust processes; focusing on rebuilding trust offers a more effective approach than simply managing the infodemic.

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