Table 1.

Themes and subthemes identified through the analysis of the COVID-19 discussion on English HIFA^a forums.

Theme	Subthemes
Infodemic	Distrust in authority and experts Inconsistent public health messaging Information overload Role of social media Translation needs False health claims
Health system	Handwashing and PPEb Role of CHWsc Ability to test, trace, and conduct surveillance Impact on health care workers Impact on other health services
Digital health literacy	N/Ad
Economic consequences	N/A
Marginalized peoples	N/A
Mental health	N/A

^aHIFA: Healthcare Information for All.

^bPPE: personal protective equipment.

^cCHW: community health worker.

^dN/A: not applicable.