Perceived Impacts of Social Media Information on COVID-19 Pandemic Among Adults

Abstract

Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) caused by the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus  has brought a massive global health concern as it accounts to more than 42 million cases. This information together with other news articles are predominantly appearing in social media. Wealth of information regarding COVID-19 and its preventive measures during the pandemic can be accessed by individuals instantly through this channel. Filter failure in social  media platforms is present as any individual can publish any information about the disease, including personal experiences, which can leave significant impacts to its audience. Objective of the Study to determine the impact of social media information on COVID-19 pandemic to adult community members. The study utilized quantitative descriptive design. It involves the identification of the phenomenon of interest and its variables within the phenomenon. The study concludes is significant difference between gender and factor pertaining to self-isolation intention; there is significant difference between educational attainment and factors pertaining information overload and perceived vulnerability; there is significant difference between occupation and factor pertaining to self-isolation intention.