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Source of information about COVID-19 and confidence in each source (n = 1,264).
| Information source | Amount of info gained | Confidence in the source |
|---|---|---|
| Official health agency channels | 4.00 ± 1.01 | 4.44 ± 0.82 |
| Printed or online newspapers or magazines | 3.13 ± 1.35 | 2.90 ± 1.05 |
| Social media | 2.70 ± 1.30 | 2.15 ± 0.87 |
| Friends or relatives | 2.31 ± 1.04 | 2.13 ± 0.99 |
| Television | 1.93 ± 1.14 | 1.71 ± 0.82 |
All variables were measured on a 5-point Likert scale.
± represents mean ± standard deviation.
